Exhibit 10.30
ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), is made and entered into as of this 20th of December, 2019 (the “Effective Date”), by and between HAWAII WATER SERVICE COMPANY, INC., a Hawaii corporation or its designee entity (“Purchaser”), KAPALUA WATER COMPANY, LTD., a Hawaii corporation (“KWC”), KAPALUA WASTE TREATMENT COMPANY, LTD, a Hawaii corporation (“KWTC”) (KWC and KWTC, jointly and severally, “Seller”), and MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC., a Hawaii corporation (“MLP”) (collectively “Parties”).
WHEREAS, KWC and KWTC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of MLP;
WHEREAS, KWC is a utility company regulated by the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawaii (“Commission”), currently providing potable and non-potable water services to residential and commercial customers located in Kapalua;
WHEREAS, KWTC is a utility company regulated by the Commission, currently providing wastewater collection and transmission services from residential and commercial customers located in Kapalua to the wastewater treatment plant located in Lahaina operated by the County of Maui (“Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Plant”);
WHEREAS, KWC and KWTC, provide water services and wastewater services, respectively (collectively, the “Business”), within the areas identified in Exhibit A-1 (Service Area of KWC) and Exhibit A-2 (Service Area of KWTC) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference (collectively, the “Service Areas”).
WHEREAS, KWC and KWTC are or at Closing will be the owners of:
(a) the facilities, equipment, fixtures and other property necessary and to operate the Business (collectively, the “Assets”) identified and more specifically described in Exhibit B-1 (Assets of KWC), Exhibit B-2 (Assets of KWTC), and Exhibit C (Capital Expenditure Projects for KWC and KWTC currently being made by Aqua Engineers, Inc. (“Operator”), the company that currently provides Seller with operation and maintenance services under certain existing agreements (the “Aqua O&M Agreements”) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference);
(b) the perpetual easements in which the Assets are or shall be located, and the rights-of-way, rights of entry and licenses necessary and desirable to conduct the Business and to access, operate, maintain, remove and replace the Assets (collectively, the “Easements”);
(c) the parcels of real estate owned in fee simple by KWC that are identified as Lots 26 and 31 of the “Honolua Ridge -- Phase I” subdivision (TMKs (2) 4-2-8-26 & -27) and Lot 27 of the “Honolua Ridge -- Phase II” subdivision (TMKs (2) 4-2-9-27) (collectively, the “Real Property”) and
(d) the intangible and other right described herein necessary or desirable to operate the Business (collectively, the “Rights”).
WHEREAS, because KWC and KWTC are regulated utility companies in the State of Hawaii and subject to the rules and regulations thereof, the sale of the Assets, together with the Real Property, the Easements and the Rights (collectively, the “Acquired Assets”) are subject to the review and approval of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell to Purchaser all of the Acquired Assets, and Purchaser desires to purchase from Seller the same as an on-going business (the “Contemplated Transaction”), pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at the closing (“Closing”).
NOW, THEREFORE, AND FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, the sufficiency and receipt thereof which is hereby acknowledged by the Parties, and in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises set forth in this Agreement, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1. PURCHASE AND SALE OF ACQUIRED ASSETS. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Seller and MLP agree to sell, assign, transfer and deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase and accept from Seller, at Closing, all of Seller’s and MLP’s right, title and interest in the Acquired Assets free and clear of all liens and encumbrances as set forth below.
1.1. Acquired Assets. The Acquired Assets include, without limitation:
(a) all fixed assets recorded on each of KWC and KWTC’s balance sheet, together with any other tangible or intangible assets useful or necessary for the continued operations of the Business (including but not limited to spare parts, inventory, etc.), free and clear of all liens and encumbrances except as provided below with respect to the Real Property, as set forth in Exhibits B-1 , B-2, and C attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) all potable and non-potable water transmission facilities, pumping equipment, conduits, connections, tanks, mains, pipelines, meters and other equipment and appliances used and/or owned by KWC for the provision of potable and non-potable water to the Service Areas (collectively, “Water System”);
(2) all wastewater collection and transmission equipment and facilities, wells, pumping equipment, conduits, connections, tanks, lagoons, sewage pumping stations, mains, pipelines, meters, and other equipment and appliances used and/or owned by KWTC for the provision of wastewater collection and transmission from the Service Areas to the connection to the county sewer system located on or near Lower Honoapiilani Road by the parking lot for Merriman’s Kapalua, One Bay Club Place, Lahaina, HI 96761 (collectively, “Wastewater System”);
(b) the goodwill and other Rights relating to the Business;
(c) rights to use potable and non-potable water from current source(s) utilized by KWC in the provision of water services to the Service Areas, as further described in the forms attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as said agreements may be modified pursuant to Sections 3.5 and 3.6 of this Agreement:
i. Exhibit D, Water Delivery Agreement (Non-Potable Water); and
ii. Exhibit E, Water Delivery Agreement (Well Water) (collectively, the “Water Delivery Agreements”);
(d) the Easements, whether transferred at Closing or after Closing, as explained more fully in Section 4.3 below, and other easements, licenses rights-of-way or rights of entry necessary or desirable to build, construct, reconstruct, rebuild, repair, maintain and operate the Water System and the Wastewater System (collectively, the “Systems”);
(e) the Certificates of Public Convenience Necessity (“CPCNs”) issued to KWC and KWTC (pursuant to Commission approval of transfer of same) to enable continuing operation of the Systems in the Service Areas;
(f) any contributions in aid of construction (“CIAC”), as reflected in KWC’s and KWTC’s accounting records;
(g) any manufacturer or service warranties related to equipment and other utility assets comprising the Systems;
(h) customer deposits, if any, held by KWC or KWTC related to the Business; any deposits by KWC or KWTC held by government agencies, contractors, lessors and other vendors; and any accounts receivable and rights to payment for services provided after the Closing Date;
(i) all assignable existing contracts relating to the Business (including, but not limited to existing contracts with Seller’s service providers), books, files, financial records, tax returns, and accounts, for the Business, excluding the Aqua O&M Agreements which Seller shall terminate prior to or at Closing;
(j) all prepaid rent, utilities, taxes and other prepaid expenses and/or security deposits given;
(k) all payments from insurance contracts and/or policies for casualty to the Assets occurring between the Effective Date and the Closing Date which Seller has not already applied to restore, repair or replace the damaged Assets;
(l) all other intangible assets owned by KWC or KWTC and used in the Business, including but not limited to vehicles, office and computer equipment, software, furniture, fixtures, and other equipment, any propriety rights or designs, and any intellectual trade secrets;
(m) the telephone number(s), email addresses and website urls used by the Business;
(n) all existing inventory of KWC and KWTC including, but not limited to component parts and spare parts;
(o) all rights to the trade names “Kapalua Water Company” and “Kapalua Waste Treatment Company”, as more specifically set forth below in Section 1.3;
(p) any customer and vendor lists of the Business;
(q) all licenses, authorizations, and other approvals necessary or required to provide authorized services, or to operate the Business and/or related to the Business;
(r) all claims against third parties, if any, arising from ownership of the Acquired Assets that exist at Closing; and
(s) all other property which includes, without limitation, all customer service contracts and all site plans, plans and specifications, “as-built” plans and drawings, and, to the extent transferable, permits and other governmental reviews, approvals and entitlements related to the Systems and much of the foregoing as have been heretofore prepared, applied for, obtained or otherwise are in the name or possession of, under the control of or available to KWC, KWTC or MLP, relating to the Business.
(t) the right, subject to Hawaii Public Utilities Commission approval, to provide wastewater and potable and non-potable water services to the “Kapalua Mauka” future expansion area (TMK 4-2-001-042 and TMK 4-3-001-006) that is more particularly described in the County of Maui’s zoning code as “West Maui Project District 2 -- Kapalua Mauka”.
(u) the Real Property, subject to only those liens and encumbrances deemed acceptable by Purchaser prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period.
1.2. Excluded Assets. Notwithstanding anything contained in Section 1.1 to the contrary, the Acquired Assets shall not include the following assets, properties or rights of Seller or MLP relating to the Business (“Excluded Assets”):
(a) all cash and accounts receivable of the Business existing immediately prior to the Closing (except for cash associated with CIAC set forth in Section 1.1(f) or customer deposits set forth in Section 1.1(h)); and
(b) Seller’s internal corporate governance records and items, including, without limitation, corporate minute and stock books, and corporate seal; and
(c) The existing potable water wells and Honolua Ditch owned by MLP that are the source of potable and non-potable water, respectively, used by KWC in the operation of its Business, and the transmission infrastructure and storage facilities (including the Kapalua Plantation Reservoir and the Village Reservoir (collectively, the “Reservoirs”)) located between those sources and the points of water delivery under the Water Delivery Agreements, all of which are owned and retained by MLP.
1.3. Only Certain Liabilities Being Assumed; Retained Liabilities. Except those liabilities and service commitments expressly as described in Schedule 1.3 hereof (“Assumed Liabilities”), Purchaser will not assume or be obligated to satisfy or perform any of the liabilities, or commitments, whether fixed or contingent, which relate to the Seller’s Business prior to the Closing Date, the Acquired Assets or the Excluded Assets including any other liabilities, obligations or commitments of Seller and MLP whether fixed or contingent, or known or unknown, including but not limited to Seller’s tax, environmental and water quality liabilities that exist prior to the Closing Date including without limitation taxes arising from the sale of the Acquired Assets (“Retained Liabilities”) which shall remain the sole responsibility of Seller and MLP and be paid, performed and discharged solely by Seller and MLP.
1.4 Use of Name. Effective as of Closing, Purchaser shall be entitled to utilize the trade names “Kapalua Water Company” and “Kapalua Waste Treatment Company”. Upon request by Purchaser, Seller shall change its corporate names and consent to Purchaser’s registration of such name with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, of the State of Hawaii, Business Registration Division.
2. PURCHASE PRICE. In consideration of the sale of the Acquired Assets, Purchaser will, in full payment thereof, pay to Seller a total price of THREE MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE DOLLARS ($3,834,539.00) (“Purchase Price”), as may be adjusted by the Capital Expenditures Adjustment, as set forth in Section 2.1 below.
The Purchase Price is calculated as follows:
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CATEGORY |
DESCRIPTION |
AMOUNT |
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Rate Base Assets |
Capital cost of Acquired Assets owned by KWC (Exhibit B-1) and KWTC (Exhibit B-2), being the original cost of such assets net of accumulated depreciation from the in-service date to the Effective Date, and related contribution in aid of construction, advances in aid of construction, deferred income taxes, and Commission adjustments for excess capacity. |
KWC: $1,197, 786.00 KWTC: $ 136,753.00 $1,334,539.00
These calculations are subject to Purchaser’s verification during the Due Diligence Period. |
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Additional Consideration |
Additional consideration paid by Purchaser for intangible assets of KWC and KWTC |
$2,500,000.00 |
2.1. Modification of Purchase Price Pursuant to Seller’s Capital Expenditures. Purchaser and Seller agree that at Closing the Purchase Price shall be adjusted by the following amounts (collectively, the “Capital Expenditures Adjustment”):
(a) accumulated depreciation of the Acquired Assets included in Seller’s rate base from the Effective Date to the Closing Date (as defined in Section 6 below) shall be deducted from the Purchase Price;
(b) capital expenditures made and funded by KWC, KWTC and/or MLP for projects or assets that are placed in service and approved for inclusion in the rate base of KWC or KWTC from and after the Effective Date through the Closing Date and included in Acquired Assets (including projects listed in Exhibit C), reduced by the depreciation accumulated from the date placed in-service to the Closing Date, shall be added to the Purchase Price; and
(c) accumulated depreciation of the Assets other than those listed in the preceding paragraphs from the Effective Date to the Closing Date shall be deducted from the Purchase Price.
2.2 Escrow. The purchase and sale of the Assets shall be conducted through escrow at Title Guaranty Escrow Services, Inc., Main Branch attn: Jeremy Trueblood (“Escrow”) pursuant to instructions consistent with the provisions of this Agreement. All amounts payable to Seller (other than the amounts specified in Section 4.3(d)) shall be released by Escrow only upon Seller’s delivery to Escrow and Purchaser of an approved Report of Bulk Sale or Transfer (Form G-8A) from the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation dated no earlier than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date indicating that all taxes due and payable by Seller, including all taxes due under the relevant provisions of Hawaii law and under Form G-8A, have been paid, and the satisfaction of all conditions to Closing.
3. PURCHASER’S REVIEW OF THE BUSINESS, THE ACQUIRED ASSETS, REAL PROPERTY AND EASEMENTS.
3.1 Due Diligence Period. Purchaser shall conduct Purchaser’s review of the Acquired Assets, Easements, and Seller’s business beginning upon the execution of this Agreement and for a period of 60 days, with up to three 30 day extensions if requested by Purchaser (the “Due Diligence Period”). In addition to the specific documents and records referenced in Sections 3.2 and 3.3, Seller and MLP shall give Purchaser and its counsel, accountants and other representatives, on reasonable prior notice, access during normal business hours to all properties, books, accounts, records, contracts and documents of or relating to the Business, the Acquired Assets and operations, excluding only privileged documents. Seller and MLP shall furnish to Purchaser and its representatives and consultants such additional data and information concerning the Business, operations and the Assets that may be reasonably requested as part of a customary due diligence review (“Due Diligence Review”). Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, in no event, shall the fact that Purchaser had the opportunity to conduct the Due Diligence Review be used by Seller or MLP as a defense or otherwise to Purchaser’s enforcement of a Seller or MLP representation, warranty or covenant
3.2 Seller’s Documents and Records.
(a) Documents in KWC’s, KWTC’s or MLP’s Possession. Within five (5) business days of the Effective Date, Seller and MLP shall provide to Purchaser, all non-privileged material documents in the possession of KWC, KWTC or MLP which pertain to the ownership or operation of the Business and the Acquired Assets, including the following (collectively, the “Available Due Diligence Materials”):
(1) site plans, plans and specifications, “as-built” plans and drawings regarding the Assets;
(2) existing water purchase agreements;
(3) the Sewer Agreement dated April 23, 1987, by and between the County of Maui, Seller and KWTC, as supplemented by the Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility Expansion Agreement dated January 20, 1994, for the treatment of wastewater at its Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Plant (collectively, the “Wastewater Treatment Agreement”);
(4) copies of all existing and proposed leases, easements, rights-of-way, rights of entry, licenses, and other agreements affecting the Easements and Real Property;
(5) existing contracts pertaining to the Business, excluding the Aqua O&M Agreements;
(6) copies of all existing water and wastewater customer agreements (“Customer Agreements”) and all written notice of adequate capacity to provide potable or non-potable water or wastewater services to new customers in the Service Areas (“Will Serve Letters”);
(7) existing surveys and maps, including but not limited to the makai easement map prepared by Warren S. Unemori Engineering, Inc. (“WSUE”), attached as Exhibit F-1, and mauka easement map, also prepared by WSUE, attached as Exhibit F-2, both reflecting, in reasonable detail, the location of the Easements in proximity to the Assets (collectively, the “Easement Map”);
(8) listing of misaligned and missing Easements;
(9) existing financial statements of Seller including balance sheets income statements and retained earnings statements for the previous three fiscal years, and year-to-date financial statement by month;
(10) Commission Annual Reports for the three previous years;
(11) Consumer Confidence Reports, water quality laboratory analysis, and any notices of violation and inspection reports from Hawaii Department of Health for the three previous years; and
(12) Title reports, for the Real Property and the Easements (if any for the Easements) from Title Guaranty of Hawaii, Inc.
(b) Additional Documents. Within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date, Seller shall provide Purchaser with the following (“Additional Due Diligence Documents”):
(1) a complete list of all Easements that have been granted and recorded to date;
(2) an updated list that identifies those areas over which, to the best of Seller’s or MLP’s knowledge, recorded easements are necessary to build, construct, reconstruct, rebuild, repair, maintain and operate the Systems, but have not yet been obtained;
(3) Real Property related documents including but not limited to deeds, and existing title reports and title policies for all Real Properties and Easements, encumbrances, leases, land use permits, certificates of occupancy;
(4) Commission approved tariffs, rules of service, and orders and all files and filings relating to Commission matters.
3.3 Inspection; Inspection Indemnity. During the Due Diligence Period, Purchaser and Purchaser’s employees, agents, consultants, advisors, or other representatives (collectively “Purchaser’s Representatives”) shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to Seller and at times reasonably convenient to Seller and Purchaser, to perform reasonable non-destructive inspections and tests of the Acquired Assets. Prior to any such entry Purchaser shall provide Seller with a certificate of liability insurance in form acceptable to Seller naming Seller and MLP as additional insureds. Purchaser agrees that it will engage such consultants as it deems necessary to complete such inspections and testing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, at any time prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period, Purchaser may engage a reputable third-party environmental consulting company to perform a Phase I and Phase 2 environmental assessment and/or any non-destructive testing of the soil, groundwater, building components, tanks, containers and equipment on the Real Property or Easements, as Purchaser deems necessary or appropriate to confirm the condition of such properties. Any investigation or examination of the Acquired Assets is performed at the sole risk and expense of Purchaser, and Purchaser shall be solely responsible for the negligent acts or omissions of any of Purchaser’s Representatives while performing such testing and inspection. Purchaser shall defend, indemnify and hold Seller harmless from and against all claims for personal injury, wrongful death or property damage against Seller, or the Acquired Assets arising from or as a result of, any negligent act or omission of Purchaser or Purchaser’s Representatives, in connection with any inspection or examination of the Acquired Assets or the books and records of the Business by Purchaser or Purchaser’s Representatives, except to the extent arising from or as a result of the negligent or willful misconduct of Seller, MLP or their respective officers, directors, employees, consultants or any other representatives. This obligation to indemnify shall survive closing or termination of this Agreement.
3.4 Purchaser’s Right to Waive or Terminate. During the Due Diligence Period, Purchaser will review the Acquired Assets and various aspects of Purchaser's potential acquisition of the Acquired Assets. Purchaser may accept the condition of the Acquired Assets and waive the time remaining in the Due Diligence Period by issuing to Seller a written notification of acceptance of the Acquired Assets prior to the expiration of the Due Diligence Period. In addition, the Parties agree that Purchaser, in Purchaser’s sole and unreviewable discretion, may terminate this Agreement for any reason by written notice received by Seller on or before 4:00 p.m., Hawaii time, on the last day of the Due Diligence Period. If the last day of the Due Diligence Period falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the Due Diligence Period shall end on the next following business day. If Purchaser exercises such right of termination, the Parties agree that the Parties shall have no further obligations to each other under this Agreement except with respect to the obligations set forth in Section 3.3 (Inspection; Inspection Indemnity) above.
3.5 Non-Potable Water Delivery Agreement. A draft Agreement for Water Delivery (Non-Potable Water) is attached as Exhibit D. The Parties agree to act in good faith and diligently pursue completion of negotiations of a final form of non-potable water delivery agreement, in form and substance acceptable to the Parties for execution and delivery at Closing, at least five (5) business days prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement on the Agreement for Water Delivery (Non-Potable Water), either Party may prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period terminate this Agreement.
3.6 Potable Water Delivery Agreement. A draft Agreement for Water Delivery (Well Water) is attached as Exhibit E. The Parties agree to act in good faith and diligently pursue completion of negotiations of a final form of potable water delivery agreement, in form and substance acceptable to the Parties for execution and delivery at Closing, at least five (5) business days prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement on the Agreement for Water Delivery (Well Water), either Party may prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period terminate this Agreement.
3.7 Negotiation of Assignment of Existing Wastewater Treatment Agreement with County of Maui. The Parties have agreed to execute the Assignment and Assumption of Wastewater Treatment Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit H and incorporated herein by reference, to be effective as of the Closing Date if the Contemplated Transactions close. Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to assist Purchaser in obtaining the acknowledgement of the County of Maui, that no consent is required from the County of Maui, and of the Assignment and Assumption of Wastewater Treatment Agreement.
3.8 Negotiation of Operation and Maintenance Service Agreement for Wells and Reservoirs. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to negotiate in good faith the definitive terms and form of an Operations and Maintenance Service Agreement for Purchaser to operate and maintain the Kapalua Potable Well 1 & 2 and related infrastructure (the “O&M Agreement for Wells and Reservoirs”), in form and substance acceptable to the Parties for execution and delivery at Closing, at least five (5) business days prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement on the O&M Agreement for Wells and Reservoirs, either Party may prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period terminate this Agreement.
3.9 Negotiation of Operation and Maintenance Service Agreement for Ditch System. The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to negotiate in good faith the definitive terms and form of an Operations and Maintenance Service Agreement for Purchaser to operate and maintain the West Maui Honokohau Ditch system, the Reservoirs and related infrastructure (the “O&M Agreement for Ditch System”), in form and substance acceptable to the Parties for execution and delivery at Closing, at least five (5) business days prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement on the O&M Agreement for Ditch System, either Party may prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period terminate this Agreement.
4. PARTIES’ PRE-CLOSING COVENANTS AND ACTIVITIES.
4.1 Continued Operation and Management of the Business.
(a) Seller shall, and MLP shall cause Seller , without making any commitments or agreements on behalf of Purchaser, to keep its business organization intact, to preserve its present relationships with suppliers, customers and others having business relationships with it and to operate the Business in the ordinary course of business consistent with its prior practices and to maintain the Acquired Assets in good condition and repair. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Seller shall not and MLP shall cause Seller not to do, or agree to do, any of the following acts without the prior written consent of Purchaser:
(1) enter into any contract or agreement with, make any commitment on behalf of or for the benefit of, or make any distribution of money or property to, in each case MLP or any person or entity related to or affiliated with MLP;
(2) Enter into any contract or transaction not in the ordinary course of business, except, however, Purchaser shall not unreasonably withhold written consent in the event that a contract or transaction is necessary to correct an interruption in service to any customer(s);
(3) Enter into any contract or transaction in the ordinary course of business involving an amount exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) individually or twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) in the aggregate, except, however, Purchaser shall not unreasonably withhold written consent in the event that a contract or transaction is necessary to correct an interruption in service to any customer(s);
(4) Sell or dispose of any capital assets with a net book value in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) individually or two thousand dollars ($2,000) in the aggregate; or
(5) Make a distribution of money or property to MLP or any person or entity affiliated with MLP (whether as a dividend or otherwise) or incur any indebtedness to MLP or any person or entity affiliated with MLP.
(b) Seller shall continue to carry its existing insurance, subject to variations in amounts required by the ordinary operations of its business.
(c) No later than January 31, 2020, Seller shall provide Purchaser true and correct copies of all Will Serve letters and customer agreements executed by Seller up to and including the date such copies are provided to Purchaser (the “Will Serve Disclosure Date”) and, further, Seller shall obtain the prior written approval of Purchaser for any new Will Serve Letters and customer agreements that Seller wishes to enter into during the period from the Will Serve Disclosure Date to the Closing Date.
(d) Provided that Purchaser shall elect to proceed with the Contemplated Transaction, the Parties agree that they will use commercially reasonable efforts to jointly secure Commission authorization for the Contemplated Transaction (which shall include any Commission authorization necessary) for: (1) the expansion of such services to Kapalua Mauka (as defined in Section 4.4 below); (2) the relocation of the site office and storage area (as provided in Section 4.5 below); (3) the Agreement for Water Delivery (Non-Potable Water) described in Section 3.5 above; (4) the Agreement for Water Delivery (Well Water) described in Section 3.6 above; and (5) the assignment of the Wastewater Treatment Agreement to Purchaser. Additionally, the Parties agree to use their best efforts to amend the tariff for KWC to limit the liability of Purchaser for inadequate flow surface water resulting from events beyond Purchaser’s reasonable control. To this end, the Parties agree to file an Application for Commission authorization with 15 business days of Seller’s receipt of Purchaser’s decision to proceed with the Contemplated Transaction and to diligently prosecute such Commission authorization. The legal and other costs of seeking Commission authorization shall be shared equally between Seller and Purchaser.
(e) As of the Closing, there will be no action, suit, proceeding, claim arbitration, or investigation, audit, or inquiry, at law or in equity, before or by any court or federal, state, municipal or other governmental department, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, pending or, to the knowledge of Seller or MLP, threatened, against the Business which materially affects the Business or relates to the Acquired Assets, other than the pending Hawaii Commission on Water Resources proceedings regarding the Honolua Ditch and West Maui streams from which it draws.
(f) Except as may otherwise be provided herein, the Business shall be in compliance with any and all county, state or federal health, environmental, or similar laws, rules and regulations applicable to the operation of the Systems.
4.2 [RESERVED].
4.3. Pre-closing and Post-closing Easements. Provided Purchaser shall elect to proceed with the Contemplated Transaction, Seller and MLP jointly and severally agree as follows:
(a) Existing Easements. During the Due Diligence Period, Purchaser may conduct such investigations as it desires with respect to all easements held by Seller for the System that will be assigned to Purchaser at Closing (“Existing Easements”), including securing such commitments from Title Guaranty of Hawaii, LLC, to insure Purchaser’s interest in the Existing Easements at Closing.
(b) Agreed Easement Actions. Seller and Purchaser acknowledge that Seller holds certain recorded perpetual easements covering various areas of the Systems located on lands not owned by Seller, but does not currently have easements necessary for all aspects of the Systems located on lands held by Seller, MLP or third-parties, as the case may be or to allow Purchaser physical access to the Systems (“Missing Easements”), or that there may be existing easements that are not correctly aligned with the KWC or KWTC lines or facilities that they are intended to cover (“Misaligned Easements”). No later than five (5) days before the end of the Due Diligence Period, Seller and Purchaser shall mutually agree on (a) a list of the Missing Easements that Seller and MLP will pursue pursuant to this Section, and (b) a list of the Misaligned Easements and the specific amendments necessary to address them that Seller and MLP will pursue pursuant to this Section (collectively, the “Agreed Easement Actions”). If the Parties are unable to reach agreement on the Agreed Easement Actions, either Party may prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period terminate this Agreement.
(c) Seller’s and MLP’s Obligation to Diligently Pursue. Provided Purchaser shall elect to proceed with the Contemplated Transaction at the end of the Due Diligence Period, Seller and MLP will exercise commercially reasonable efforts to complete the Agreed Easement Actions prior to Closing and after Closing for a period of two (2) years. Agreed Easement Actions with respect to Missing Easements shall be deemed complete when Seller or MLP have secured recorded grants of easement in form reasonably acceptable to Purchaser and for which Title Guaranty of Hawaii is willing to insure (“Insurable Easements”). Agreed Easement Actions with respect to Misaligned Easements shall be deemed complete when Seller or MLP have completed the specific agreed actions on the list of Agreed Easement Actions. All Easements granted by MLP over its own lands after the end of the Due Diligence Period shall be made on Purchaser’s standard Grant of Easement form, attached hereto as Exhibit 4.3(a).
(d) Seller’s List of Easements Obtained Prior to Closing. At least thirty (30) days prior to Closing, Seller shall provide an updated true, complete and correct list of all Agreed Easement Actions that have been completed (“Pre-closing Easements”), and a list of all Agreed Easement Actions that have not been completed (“Post-closing Easements”).
(e) Seller’s Obligation at Closing. At Closing, Seller and MLP shall assign to Purchaser all of its right, title and interest in the Existing Easements and the Pre-closing Easements. Post-closing, Purchaser agrees to cooperate with Seller to secure the Post-closing Easements, and to execute such related and necessary documentation as is usual and customary. For the avoidance of doubt, Post-closing Easements includes amendments to existing easements and new grants to address misaligned easements as well as new grants for Systems in locations nor covered by any grant.
(f) Optional Post-closing Easement Deposit. In consideration of the commitments in this Section 4.3, at Closing Purchaser may elect to instruct Escrow to retain from the Purchase Price, a sum equal to the estimated sum necessary to pursue, process, grant and record any Post-closing Easements (“Post-closing Easement Deposit”). For purposes of establishing the Post-closing Easement Deposit, Seller and Purchaser agree that $100,000 will be retained by Escrow for each Post-closing Easement. When Seller or MLP complete each Post-Closing Easement (as such completion is defined in Section 4.3(c)), Escrow shall promptly disburse to Seller or MLP from the Easement Deposit the amount of $100,000, less reasonable expenses of escrow, conveyance and recordation paid by Escrow with respect to the Post-Closing Easement in question. Seller and MLP agree that Seller and MLP shall exercise commercially reasonably efforts to obtain and record all Post-closing Easements or Assignments to Purchaser of the Post-closing Easements within twenty four (24) months of the Closing Date. Seller, MLP and Purchaser agree that if, despite such efforts on the part of Seller and MLP, Seller and MLP are still unable to obtain all of the Post-closing Easements twenty four (24) months following Closing, Purchaser shall have the right, following notice to Seller, to have Escrow disburse to Purchaser all or any portion of the Post-closing Easement Deposit remaining for the Post-closing Easements which Seller or MLP have not then yet completed and Purchaser elects to pursue on its own. Following Escrow’s release of the Post-closing Easement Deposit to Purchaser, Purchaser shall thereafter be responsible for obtaining the applicable Post-closing Easements represented by the Post-closing Easement Deposit retained by Purchaser. Seller and MLP shall thereafter be released from any further obligation to pursue the applicable Post-closing Easement(s) and Seller and MLP shall have no further obligation or liability with respect to the Post-closing Easements except that Seller and MLP shall not be released with respect to their lands or lands of Seller, MLP or any of their respective owners, affiliates or related parties, and as to unrelated third-parties, Seller and MLP shall cooperate and assist Purchaser, including without limitation by exercise of any rights held by Seller or MLP to obtain or grant easements, unless commercially unreasonable.
(g) Good Faith Efforts to Provide all Easements. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of Sections 4.3, so as to minimize the need to pursue Post-closing Easements, Seller and MLP, jointly and severally, shall use good faith efforts to assign and provide to Purchaser at Closing all easements necessary to operate the Systems.
4.4. Agreement to Expand Service Areas to Include Future Kapalua Developments and the Construction of All Related Water and Wastewater Infrastructures in Future Kapalua Developments. As part of the Application that KWC and KWTC will jointly file with the Commission for approval of the sale of the Acquired Assets to Purchaser, transfer of the CPCNs to Purchaser, and any other transfer that is part of the Contemplated Transaction, the Parties further agree to expand the Service Areas to include the provision of water and wastewater services to Seller’s future developments in Kapalua, including Kapalua Mauka (Maui Tax Map Key Parcels 4-2-001:042 and 4-3-001:006). After Closing, MLP shall have the option to have Purchaser construct or have constructed all water and wastewater utility infrastructure serving the Service Areas, including infrastructure reasonably designated by Seller to serve future Kapalua developments, including but not limited to Kapalua Mauka (Maui Tax Map Key Parcels 4-2-001:042 and 4-3-001:006) Central Resort (Maui Tax Map Key Parcel 4-2-004:049) and Lot 1D (Maui Tax Map Key Parcel 4-2-004:037) (“New System Infrastructure”). Any such construction that MLP requests Purchaser to undertake shall be subject to applicable Commission approved financing requirements, rules, and tariffs, which may require that MLP or other landowners and developers bear all or some of such expense of construction through contributions in aid of construction or otherwise in accordance with Commission approved rules and tariffs. Seller and MLP shall provide Purchaser with necessary land and easements to provide utility service to the Service Areas at no additional cost to Purchaser. MLP reserves the right to construct or cause others to construct New System Infrastructure, in which case (i) the design shall be pursuant to plans and specifications approved by Purchaser and all construction in conformance with such Purchaser approved plans and specifications and (ii) upon completion, Purchaser shall have the right to inspect and approve, in its sole discretion, all New System Infrastructure prior to any dedication thereof to Purchaser.
4.5 Identification and Agreement for Purchaser’s Acquisition of New Office and Storage Area. Exhibit J (Purchaser’s Proposed Location for New Office and Storage Area) attached hereto and incorporated herein reflects the location acceptable to Purchaser for a new office and storage area within the Service Areas. The Parties shall diligently pursue to completion, negotiations for the lease or conveyance of the fee simple interest in a subdivided lot of the property identified in Exhibit J and proper zoning for construction and use as Purchaser’s office and storage area, in form and substance acceptable to the Parties for execution and delivery at Closing, at least five (5) business days prior to the end of the Due Diligence Period.. Seller agrees that Purchaser shall be permitted to occupy the current operator’s onsite office and storage area until such time as Purchaser has completed the acquisition and construction of the new office and storage area.
4.6 Notifications. Between the date of this Agreement and the Closing, Seller shall promptly notify Purchaser in writing if Seller or MLP become aware of (i) any fact or condition that causes or constitutes a breach of any of Seller’s or MLP’s representations and warranties made as of the date of this Agreement or (ii) the occurrence after the date of this Agreement of any fact or condition that would or be reasonably likely to (except as expressly contemplated by this Agreement) cause or constitute a breach of any such representation or warranty had that representation or warranty been made as of the time of the occurrence of, or Seller’s or MLP’s discovery of, such fact or condition. Such delivery shall not affect any rights of either party under Section 10 under this Agreement.
4.7 Filing of HI DOTAX Form D-37. Seller agrees Purchaser may file Hawaii State Tax Department Form D-37 at any time prior to Closing but after the receipt of a non-appealable Commission order approving the Contemplated Transactions.
5. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES.
5.1 Expenditures by the Business. All capital expenditures funded by Seller on behalf of the Business between the Effective Date and the Closing Date shall be subject to Purchaser’s pre-approval and shall result an increase in the Purchase Price as set forth in Section 2 above.
6. CLOSING. Closing shall occur at Title Guaranty of Hawaii, located at the Main Office, Honolulu, Hawaii or at some other mutually agreeable location, on the date agreeable to both Seller and Purchaser, within thirty (30) business days after the receipt of all final non-appealable orders issued by the Commission approving the Contemplated Transaction, which date must allow for reasonable coordination of billing cycles, (the “Closing Date”). Time is of the essence with respect to closing this Agreement.
6.1. Closing Costs. Subject to the prorations described in Section 6.3, all closing costs related to the purchase of the Acquired Assets will be divided evenly between Purchaser and Seller and include, but are not limited to, escrow fees, recording fees, conveyance taxes and any other related fees related to Closing. Taxes related to Seller’s compliance with the Bulk Sales laws as described in Section 6.2(a)(6) shall be the responsibility of Seller.
6.2. Deliveries at Closing. Unless the parties agree to handle specific matters outside of Escrow, the following shall be done through Escrow to effect the Closing:
(a) Seller's Deliveries. Not later than two (2) business days prior to Closing, Seller shall deposit or cause to be deposited with Escrow, the following funds, items and documents, in each case duly executed by Seller, MLP or the appropriate person, and if applicable, acknowledged and in recordable form:
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(2) Limited Warranty deeds for Real Property in forms mutually agreed to during the Due Diligence Period;
(3) An original and two (2) copies of a Bill of Sale in forms mutually agreed to during the Due Diligence Period;
(4) Any required assignment/assumption agreements, including but not limited to those related to Customer Agreements and Will Serve Letters (in forms mutually agreed to during the Due Diligence Period), the Pre-closing Easements, and the Assignment and Assumption of the Wastewater Treatment Agreement attached as Exhibit H) and all third-party consents as may be necessary for the assignment of the same;
(5) Possession of the Acquired Assets not already in Purchaser’s possession;
(6) a Tax Clearance Certificate for Seller issued by the Department of Taxation of the State of Hawaii not more than fifteen (15) days prior to the Closing Date and a Report of Bulk Sale or Transfer (Form G-8A) from the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation dated not more than ten (10) days prior to the Closing Date and containing the certification of the Director of Taxation that all taxes, penalties and interest by Seller on the date of the certificate have been paid; provided that if the certificate of the Director of Taxation has not been received by the scheduled Closing Date the Parties agree to extend the Closing Date until the earliest practical date after the Director’s certificate is received; provided in no event shall the Closing Date be extended beyond thirty (30) days beyond the 24 month period described in Section 10.1(e);
(7) The Agreement for Purchaser’s Acquisition of New Office and Storage Location described in Section 4.5 above;
(8) The mutually acceptable non-potable water delivery agreement as described in Section 3.5 above;
(9) The mutually acceptable potable water delivery agreement as described in Section 3.6 above;
(10) The Assignment and Assumption of the Waste Water Treatment Agreement described in Section 3.7 and attached hereto as Exhibit H;
(11) The mutually acceptable O&M Agreement for Wells and Reservoirs described in Section 3.8 above;
(12) The mutually acceptable O&M Agreement for Ditch System described in Section 3.9 above;
(11) Estimated funds to pay for its share of the costs of Closing;
(12) A certificate of non-foreign status in form and content required by law certifying that Seller is not a “foreign person” as such term is used under Section 1445 of the Internal Revenue Code;
(13) A certificate of resident status in form and content required by law certifying Seller is a “resident person” as such term is used in H.R.S. Section 235-68;
(14) A search conducted by the Title Company confirming that no financing statements or liens have been recorded against the Acquired Assets except for such financing statements and liens that will be released at Closing;
(15) a Good Standing Certificate for Seller issued by the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for the State of Hawaii, dated not more than five (5) calendar days prior to the Closing Date; and
(16) Such other documents as Purchaser may reasonably request for the purpose of: (i) evidencing the accuracy of any of Seller’s and MLP’s representations and warranties; (ii) evidencing the performance by Seller or MLP or the compliance by Seller or MLP with any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by Seller or MLP; (iii) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in Article 9; (iv) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions, including without limitation a Certificate of an offer of Seller in the form mutually agreed to during the Due Diligence Period, or (v) such other documents and instruments as shall be reasonably necessary to effect the transactions contemplated hereby, or as may be reasonably requested by Purchaser or its counsel.
(b) Purchaser's Deliveries. Not later than two (2) business days prior to Closing, Purchaser will deposit with Escrow, the following funds and documents, in each case duly executed by Purchaser or the appropriate person, and if applicable, acknowledged and in recordable form:
(1) The total Purchase Price pursuant to Section 2 above;
(2) Any required assignment/assumption agreements, including but not limited to those related to the Pre-closing Easements, and Assignment and Assumption of the Wastewater Treatment Agreement;
(3) Agreement for Purchaser’s Acquisition of New Office and Storage Location described in Section 4.5 above;
(4) The non-potable water delivery agreement described in Section 3.5 above;
(5) The potable water delivery agreement described in Section 3.6 above;
(6) The Assignment and Assumption of the Waste Water Treatment Agreement described in Section 3.7 and attached hereto as Exhibit H;
(7) The mutually acceptable O&M Agreement for Wells and Reservoirs described in Section 3.8 above;
(8) The mutually acceptable O&M Agreement for Ditch System described in Section 3.9 above;
(7) Estimated funds to pay for its share of the costs of Closing;
(8) a Good Standing Certificate for Purchaser issued by the Director of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs for the State of Hawaii, dated not more than five (5) calendar days prior to the Closing Date; and
(9) such other documents as Seller may reasonably request for the purpose of: (i) evidencing the accuracy of any of Purchaser’s representations and warranties; (ii) evidencing the performance by Purchaser of, or the compliance by Purchaser of or with, any covenant or obligation required to be performed or complied with by Purchaser; (iii) evidencing the satisfaction of any condition referred to in Article 9; or (iv) otherwise facilitating the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions, including without limitation a Certificate of an officer of Purchaser in a form mutually agreed to during the Due Diligence Period, or (v) such other documents and instruments as shall be reasonably necessary to effect the transactions contemplated hereby, or as may be reasonably requested by Seller or its counsel
6.3 Closing Prorations.
(a) Insurance. Purchaser shall pay to Seller the unexpired premium of any insurance policies assigned by Seller to Purchaser; provided, however, Purchaser shall have the option to decline to have the insurance assigned, in which event no adjustment shall be made for insurance.
(b) Revenues. The Parties acknowledge that billing for residential customers’ sewer charges are billed in advance. However, for commercial customers, a monthly minimum service charge is billed in advance and the sewer treatment charge, which is based on the customer’s billed water usage, will be billed in a subsequent billing period. The Parties agree to cooperate with each other to allow the proper sewer charges to be assessed to customers in accordance with the Closing, the intent being that Purchaser and Seller shall each be entitled to sewer revenues including the sewer treatment charge properly allocated for pre-closing and post–closing periods of ownership.
(c) Prepaid Real Property Taxes. Purchaser shall pay to Seller the prorated amount of any real property taxes paid by Seller in connection with any Real Property.
(d) Other Expenses. Except as may otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Closing expenses will be prorated and apportioned as is customary at the Closing.
(e) Time of Prorations. Prorations shall be made as of 12:01 a.m. on the date of the Closing, with Purchaser to be entitled to all revenues (except as set forth above) and to be charged for all expenses for such day. All prorations shall be final. If the amount of any prorated item is not known at Closing, the parties agree that such items shall be prorated at Closing upon the basis of the best information available, and shall be adjusted when the actual amount (s) of such items are known, with appropriate charges and credits to be made. If subsequent to the Closing, any adjustment pursuant to this Section 6.3 shall be necessitated, then either party hereto who is entitled to additional monies shall give written notice to the other party of such additional amounts as may be owing, and such amount shall be paid within five (5) days from receipt of the invoice. The provisions of this Section 6.3(e) shall survive the closing of the Contemplated Transaction.
7. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF SELLER. Seller and MLP jointly and severally represent and warrant to Purchaser as follows:
7.1. Organization, Standing and Qualifications.
KWC and KWTC are corporations, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Hawaii; and have all requisite corporate power and authority and is entitled to carry on the Business as now being conducted and to own, lease or operate its properties as and in the places where the Business is now conducted. Seller is engaged in the business of a water and wastewater utility serving areas in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii, and with respect to which, it holds valid permits issued by the State of Hawaii and Maui County. There are no dissolution, disassociation, winding-up, liquidation or bankruptcy proceedings pending or threatened against Seller or MLP. There are no events which could result in a dissolution of Seller or MLP. Seller is not doing business in any state other than Hawaii. Seller does not own, directly or indirectly, any interest or investment (whether equity or debt) in or control any corporation, partnership, business, trust, joint venture or other entity. Complete and accurate copies of the governing documents of Seller, as currently in effect, are attached as Exhibit 7.1. There are no contracts relating to the issuance, sale or transfer of any equity securities or other securities of Seller. MLP is the sole shareholder of KWC and KWTC.
7.2. Authorization of Agreement. Upon receipt of the approval of Seller’s Board of Directors and of MLP, no approvals or consents of any person other than the Commission are necessary for or in connection with the performance of Seller’s and MLP’s obligations hereunder. No other corporate proceeding on the part of KWC, KWTC or MLP is necessary to authorize this Agreement and the Contemplated Transaction. This Agreement has been duly and validly executed by an authorized officer of KWC, KWTC and MLP and along with any and all documents and agreements to be executed and delivered by KWC, KWTC and MLP, as the case may be, are valid and binding on KWC, KWTC and MLP in accordance with their respective terms.
7.3. Assets of Business.
(a) All of the assets required to operate the Business are included with the Acquired Assets and Seller has sole, exclusive, good and marketable title to all of the Acquired Assets, which shall be conveyed free and clear of all liens, mortgages, pledges, encumbrances, and any other restrictions or defects in title excepting only those liabilities and obligations, if any, which are expressly to be assumed by Purchaser hereunder.
(b) Except for such covenants, representations and warranties that are expressly set forth in this Agreement or in the documents to be delivered at the Closing the Easements and Acquired Assets are being sold “as is, where is.”
7.4 Licenses. To Seller’s actual knowledge and to MLP’s actual knowledge, Seller possesses and holds in its name all licenses, permits, consents, franchises, approvals, authorization, qualifications, and orders of all Governmental Bodies required to enable Seller to conduct its business as presently conducted and to own, lease and operate its assets as presently owned, leased and operated. To Seller’s or MLP’s knowledge, all of the Licenses held by Seller are in full force and effect and there is no default of any provision thereof which would affect the ability of Seller to engage in its business. No action is pending or, to Seller’s or MLP’s knowledge, threatened, seeking the suspension, modification, cancellation, revocation or limitation of any License and, to Seller’s or MLP’s knowledge, there is no basis for such actions.
7.5 Financial Statements. The Seller financial statements delivered to Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement are true and correct in all material respects, fairly present the financial position of Seller as of the respective dates of the balance sheets included in the Seller financial statements, and the results of its operations for the respective periods indicated.
7.6 Liabilities. Except as set forth in the Seller’s financial statements there are to neither Seller’s actual knowledge or MLP’s actual knowledge, any liabilities, fixed or contingent, known or unknown, to which Seller, its business or assets are subject, other than those incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices. Seller is not a party to, nor are its Assets bound by, any agreement not entered into in the ordinary course of business, or any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, lease or any agreement that is unusual in nature, duration or amount (including, without limitation, any agreement requiring the performance by Seller of any obligation for a period of time extending beyond one year from the Closing Date, calling for consideration of more than $5,000, or requiring purchase at prices in excess of prevailing market prices). Seller is not a party to, nor is Seller or any of its assets bound by, any agreement that is materially adverse to the business, assets, prospects or financial condition of Seller. Except as disclosed to Purchaser, there are no royalty obligations, warranty and guarantee obligations, product liability obligations, or easement maintenance obligations with respect to the Acquired Assets.
7.7 Leases, Liens and Encumbrances; Real Property. Seller is not a party to any agreement for the lease of real property, and Seller owns all tangible personal property and other assets necessary to conduct the Business as now conducted not subject to any lien or encumbrance. Schedule 7.7 contains a correct legal description, street address (if any) and tax parcel identification number of all Real Property including tracts, parcels and subdivided lots and easements which Seller is using in the Business. Seller has good title to such Real Property. The Real Property may have the following encumbrances: (i) liens for taxes for the current tax year which are not yet due and payable; and (ii) those Encumbrances deemed acceptable to Purchaser during the Due Diligence Period. True and complete copies of (A) all deeds, existing title insurance policies and surveys of or pertaining to the Real Property, and (B) all instruments, agreements and other documents evidencing, creating or constituting any encumbrances on the Real Property have been delivered to Purchaser.
7.8. Customer Agreements and Will Serve Letters. The customer agreements and will serve letters identified in Exhibit N attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference represent all existing customer agreements and will serve letters issued by Seller. True, correct and complete copies of these customer agreements and will serve letters have been provided to Purchaser.
7.9 Payment of Taxes. Seller has filed all federal, state and local tax returns required to be filed, and has paid all taxes owed by Seller including all taxes shown by those returns to be due and payable with respect to the Business. Seller have made (or will make as of the Closing) timely payment of all applicable taxes. There are no Encumbrances on any of the Acquired Assets that arose in connection with any failure (or alleged failure) to pay any Tax. Seller has withheld and paid all taxes required to have been withheld and paid in connection with any amounts paid or owing to any employee, independent contractor, creditor, member, stockholder, or other third party. Forms W-2 and 1099 required with respect thereto have been properly completed and timely filed. There are no audits or examinations of any tax returns pending or threatened that relate to Seller's operation of the Utility Systems or the Acquired Assets. Seller is not a party to any action or proceeding by any governmental body for the assessment or collection of taxes relating to the operation of the Utility Systems or Acquired Assets, nor has such event been asserted or threatened.
7.10. No Adverse Conditions. Except as disclosed by Seller to Purchaser in writing, to neither Seller’s actual knowledge or MLP’s actual knowledge, there is no legal action, suit, claim, investigation, or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, or administrative, is pending or threatened against or affecting KWC, KWTC, MLP or the Acquired Assets.
7.11. Adequate Advice. Seller and MLP have had the opportunity to receive independent tax and legal advice, at Seller's cost, with respect to the advisability of executing this Agreement.
7.12. No Broker's Fees. Seller will not have any liability or obligation to pay any fees or commission to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Contemplated Transaction for which Purchaser could become liable or obligated.
7.13. Compliance with Laws. To the best of actual Seller’s or MLP’s knowledge, Seller is in compliance with, and not in violation of, all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances affecting the Business and the Acquired Assets.
7.14 No Hazardous Waste. Neither Seller or MLP have received written notice from any government agency alleging that Acquired Assets (a) contain, or have been contaminated by or used for the storage, disposal or release of “Hazardous Materials” or (b) contain any underground storage tanks. To Seller’s or MLP’s actual knowledge there are no Hazardous Materials on any of the Acquired Assets or used in connection with the Business or Acquired Assets, other than Hazardous Materials that are used in the ordinary course of business, and which are not required under current law to be remediated or disposed of in their current state. For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Hazardous Materials” includes, without limitation, asbestos, any substance containing more than 0.1 percent asbestos, the group of compounds known as polychlorinated biphenyls, flammable explosives, radioactive materials, petroleum and petroleum by-products, pollutants, effluents, contaminants, hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, hazardous or toxic substances, and any materials included in the definitions of hazardous or toxic waste, materials or substances (regardless of concentration) in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 9601, et seq.), the Hazardous Materials Transportation act, as amended (49 U.S.C. Sections 1801, et seq.), the Resource Conservation and Recovery act of 1976, as amended (42 U.S.C. Sections 6901, et seq.), and in the regulations adopted and publications promulgated pursuant thereto, or any other federal, state or local environmental laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations.
7.15 Compliance with Water Quality Requirements. Neither Seller or MLP have received written notice from a governmental agency alleging current or pending violations of applicable federal, state and local water quality regulations and requirements.
7.16 Environmental Matters. Neither Seller or MLP have received written notice from a governmental agency alleging that Seller is not in compliance with all Environmental Laws. To Seller’s knowledge and to MLP’s knowledge there are no pending or threatened claims arising pursuant to any Environmental Law which relate to any of the Acquired Assets or the Business. For purposes of this Agreement, “Environmental Law” means any federal, state, local, municipal, foreign, international, multinational or other constitution, law, ordinance, principle of common law, code, regulation, statute or treaty that requires or relates to: (a) advising appropriate authorities, employees or the public of intended or actual releases of pollutants or hazardous substances or materials, violations of discharge limits or other prohibitions and the commencement of activities, such as resource extraction or construction, that could have significant impact on the Environment; (b) preventing or reducing to acceptable levels the release of pollutants or hazardous substances or materials into the environment; (c) reducing the quantities, preventing the release or minimizing the hazardous characteristics of wastes that are generated; (d) assuring that products are designed, formulated, packaged and used so that they do not present unreasonable risks to human health or the environment when used or disposed of; protecting resources, species or ecological amenities; (e) reducing to acceptable levels the risks inherent in the transportation of hazardous substances, pollutants, oil or other potentially harmful substances; and (f) cleaning up pollutants that have been released, preventing the threat of release or paying the costs of such clean up or prevention; or making responsible parties pay private parties, or groups of them, for damages done to their health or the environment or permitting self-appointed representatives of the public interest to recover for injuries done to public assets.
7.17 Conduct of Business in Ordinary Course. From the Effective Date until the Closing Date, there has not been nor will there be any:
(a) Transaction by KWC, KWTC or MLP (on behalf of the Business), except in the ordinary course of business as conducted on that date consistent with past practices;
(b) Capital expenditure by KWC, KWTC or MLP except as otherwise provided in this Agreement;
(c) Obligation incurred by KWTC, KWC or MLP (on behalf of the Business), except trade or business obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices and the payment of Purchaser’s invoices described in Section 4.2 above;
(d) Cancellation or compromise by KWC, KWTC or MLP (on behalf of the Business), of any debt or claim, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices;
(e) Material Adverse Change in the financial condition, liabilities, assets, business, or results of operations of Seller. For purposes of this Agreement, Material Adverse Change means with respect to KWC or KWTC any event, change, development, or occurrence that, individually or together with any other event, change, development, or occurrence, is materially adverse to their respective Business, condition (financial or otherwise), assets, results of operations, or prospects.
(f) Destruction, damage to or loss of any assets of Seller (if used by Seller in providing utility service), whether or not covered by insurance, that materially and adversely affects the financial condition, business or operations of the Business;
(g) Sale or transfer of any asset of Seller (if used by Seller in providing utility services), except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices;
(h) Execution, creation, amendment or termination of any material contract, agreement or license to which KWC, KWTC or MLP on behalf of the Business is a party, except in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices;
(i) Waiver or release of any right or claim of KWC, KWTC or MLP (on behalf of the Business), material to the Business or the Systems, except in the ordinary course of business;
(j) Mortgage, pledge or other encumbrance of any asset of KWTC, KWC or MLP (if used by KWC or KWTC in providing utility services);
(k) Cancellation or the giving of notice of cancellation of any insurance policy insuring KWC or KWTC, its Business or assets;
(l) Other event or condition within Seller’s or MLP’s control of any character that has or might reasonably have a material and adverse effect on the financial condition, assets, business or results of operations of KWC or KWTC; or
(m) Agreement by KWC, KWTC or MLP (on behalf of the Business), to do any of the things described in the preceding clauses (a) through (l) except as agreed to in writing by Purchaser.
7.18 Tax Returns. Within the times and in the manner prescribed by law, KWC, KWTC or MLP (on behalf of the Business), has filed or caused to be filed all federal, state and local tax returns required by law, on a consolidated or individual basis, as appropriate, and has paid all taxes, assessments and penalties due and payable. These tax returns reflect KWC’s, KWTC’s and Seller’s liability for taxes applicable to KWC and KWTC operations for the periods covered thereby.
7.19 Agreement Will Not Cause Breach or Violation. Neither the entering into this Agreement nor the consummation of the Contemplated Transaction will directly or indirectly (with or without notice or lapse of time) result in or constitute any of the following: (a) a default or any event that would be a default, breach or violation of (i) the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of Seller or MLP or (ii) any material lease, franchise, license, promissory note, conditional sales contract, commitment, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other agreement, instrument, or arrangement to which Seller or MLP is a party or by which Seller, MLP, the Business or its assets are bound, (b) an event that would permit any party to terminate any material agreement or policy of insurance of Seller, (c) the creation of imposition of any lien, charge or encumbrance on any of the Acquired Assets, or (d) the violation of any permit, license, law, regulation, ordinance, judgment, order or decree applicable to or affecting Seller, MLP, or the Business, its assets or financial condition which would have an adverse effect on the Systems or give any governmental body the right to revoke, withdraw, suspend, cancel, terminate or modify, any governmental authorization that is held by Seller or that otherwise relates to the Acquired Assets or to the Business. Other than the approval of the Commission and, potentially, the County with respect to the Assignment and Assumption of Wastewater Agreement, neither Seller nor MLP is required to give any notice to or obtain any consent from any person, entity or governmental body in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation or performance of any of the Contemplated Transactions.
7.20 Duration of Representation and Warranties. The representation and warranties made hereinabove will be correct and accurate in all material respects as of the Closing and shall survive the Closing for a period of three (3) years.
7.21 Disclosure. To Seller’s actual knowledge and to MLP’s actual knowledge, no representation or warranty or other statement made by Seller or MLP in this Agreement, any Schedule to this Agreement or supplement hereto or any document delivered in connection with this Agreement or otherwise in connection with the Contemplated Transactions contains any untrue statement or omits to state a material fact necessary to make any of them, in light of the circumstances in which it was made, not misleading.
7.23 Insurance. During the Due Diligence Period Seller shall provide Purchaser with a list of all policies or binders of fire, liability, product liability, worker’s compensation, vehicular and other insurance held by or on behalf of the Seller. Such policies and binders are valid and binding in accordance with their terms, are in full force and effect, and insure against risks and liabilities to an extent and in a manner customary in the industries in which the Seller operates. Seller is not in default with respect to any provision contained in any such policy or binder and has not failed to give any notice or present any claim under any such policy or binder in due and timely fashion. Except as disclosed by Seller in writing, there are no outstanding unpaid claims under any such policy or binder, and the Seller has not received any notice of cancellation or non-renewal of any such policy or binder. Except as disclosed by Seller in writing, the Seller has not received any notice from any of its insurance carriers that any insurance premiums will or may be materially increased in the future or that any listed insurance coverage will or may not be available in the future on substantially the same terms as now in effect, and to Seller’s actual knowledge and to MLP’s actual knowledge, there is no basis for the issuance of any such notice or for any such action.
7.24 Solvency. Seller is not now insolvent and will not be rendered insolvent by any of the Contemplated Transactions by this Agreement. As used herein, “insolvent” means that the sum of the debts and other probable liabilities of Seller exceeds the present fair saleable value of the Seller’s assets.
8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PURCHASER.
Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller as follows:
8.1. Organization, Standing and Qualifications. Purchaser is a corporation, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Hawaii; it has all requisite corporate power and authority and is entitled to carry on its business as now being conducted and to own, lease or operate its properties as and in the places where such business is now conducted.
8.2. No Adverse Conditions. No legal action, suit, claim, investigation, or other proceeding, whether civil, criminal, or administrative, is pending or threatened against Purchaser that would adversely affect its ability to consummate the Contemplated Transaction.
8.3. Adequate Advice. Purchaser has had the opportunity to receive independent tax and legal advice, at Purchaser's cost, with respect to the advisability of executing this Agreement.
8.4. No Broker's Fees. Purchaser has no liability or obligation to pay any fees or commission to any broker, finder, or agent with respect to the Contemplated Transaction for which Seller could become liable or obligated. If Purchaser has retained a broker, any fees or commissions owing to said broker are solely the obligation of Purchaser.
8.5. Agreement Will Not Cause Breach or Violation. Neither the entry into this Agreement nor the consummation of the Contemplated Transaction will result in or constitute any of the following: (a) a default or any event that, with notice or lapse of time, or both, would be a default, breach or violation of the Articles of Incorporation or By-Laws of Purchaser or of any material lease, franchise, license, promissory note, conditional sales contract, commitment, indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, or other agreement, instrument, or arrangement to which Purchaser or is a party or by which Purchaser or its assets are bound, or (b) the violation of any permit, license, law, regulation, ordinance, judgment, order or decree applicable to or affecting Purchaser or its business, assets or financial condition which would have a material adverse effect on its business.
8.6 Duration of Representation and Warranties. The representation and warranties made hereinabove will be correct and accurate in all material respects as of the Closing Date and shall survive the Closing Date for a period of three (3) years.
9. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO OBLIGATIONS TO CLOSE.
9.1. Conditions to Purchaser's Obligation. All obligations of Purchaser hereunder are subject at the option of Purchaser, to the fulfillment of each of the following conditions at or prior to the Closing, and Seller and MLP shall exert their best efforts to cause such condition to be so fulfilled:
(a) All representations and warranties of Seller and MLP contained herein shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the date of the Closing (said representations and warranties to survive Closing), except for changes in ordinary course of business after the date hereof;
(b) All covenants, agreements and obligations required by the terms of this Agreement to be performed by Seller or MLP at or before the Closing shall have been duly and properly performed in all material respects and all deliverables to be provided by Seller and MLP at Closing as described in Section 6.2(a) shall have been duly executed and delivered;
(c) No action, suit or proceeding shall be pending or threatened before any court, governmental agency or authority to enjoin, restrain or prohibit this Agreement or the consummation of the Contemplated Transaction or threaten the Acquired Assets in a material manner;
(d) No Material Adverse Change shall have occurred with respect to the operation, condition, finances or prospects of the Business or the Acquired Assets since the Effective Date;
(e) That approval for the transfer of the Acquired Assets and the Contemplated Transaction, including (i) the existing water wheeling agreement with the golf course, and (ii) the ability of Purchaser to serve the Kapalua future expansion area, have been duly and properly obtained from the Commission in form and content acceptable to Purchaser in its sole and absolute discretion;
(f) That DOH authorization for Purchaser to operate the Systems shall be in full force and effect on the Closing;
(g) That the transfers of the Acquired Assets, except for Post-closing Easements, concurrently close;
(h) That all material agreements, consents, and approvals of any persons necessary to the consummation of the Contemplated Transaction, or otherwise pertaining to the matters covered by it, shall have been obtained by Seller or Purchaser as the case may be, and delivered to the Parties; including without limitation, approval of the Commission and the consent of the County of Maui to the Assignment and Assumption of Wastewater Agreement (or in lieu thereof evidence to Purchaser’s sole satisfaction that the County of Maui’s consent is not required) ;
(i) that Purchaser has been satisfied with the conclusions and results of its due diligence;
(j) that Purchaser has received approval of its Board of Directors no later than the end of the Due Diligence Period;
(k) Purchaser shall be satisfied with all inspections and investigations concerning title to and surveys of the Real Property, Easements, Water Rights and other Acquired Assets. Failure of Purchaser to be satisfied under this section is not a breach of this Agreement by Seller.
(l) that Purchaser shall have received an irrevocable commitment from a title company of its choice for an ALTA Extended Owner’s policy of title insurance for the Real Property and Easements to be issued to and acceptable to Purchaser, including such endorsements and in such amounts as Purchaser may reasonably require, effective as of the Closing Date.
9.2. Conditions to Seller's Obligation. All obligations of Seller hereunder are subject at the option of Seller, to the fulfillment of each of the following conditions at or prior to the Closing, and Purchaser shall exert its best efforts to cause such condition to be so fulfilled:
(a) All representations and warranties of Purchaser contained herein shall be true and correct in all material respects at and as of the date of the Closing (said representations and warranties to survive Closing);
(b) All covenants, agreements and obligations required by the terms of this Agreement to be performed by Purchaser at or before the Closing shall have been duly and properly performed in all material respects and all deliverables to be provided by Purchaser at Closing as described in Section 6.2(b) shall have been duly executed and delivered;
(c) No action, suit or proceeding shall be pending or threatened before any court, governmental agency or authority to enjoin, restrain or prohibit this Agreement or the consummation of the Contemplated Transaction; and
(d) [intentionally omitted].
(e) That all material agreements, consents, and approvals of any persons necessary to the consummation of the Contemplated Transaction, or otherwise pertaining to the matters covered by it, shall have been obtained by Seller, and delivered to Purchaser.
(f) That approval for the transfer of the Acquired Assets and the Contemplated Transaction, including the ability of Purchaser to serve the Kapalua future expansion area, have been duly and properly obtained from the Commission in form and content acceptable to Seller in its discretion.
(g) That Seller has received approval of its Board of Directors no later than the end of the Due Diligence Period.
10. TERMINATION.
10.1. This Agreement may be terminated in the manner provided below, by written notice given by the party desiring to terminate to the other party:
(a) by mutual agreement of Purchaser and Seller at any time prior to the Closing;
(b) By Purchaser prior to the completion of its Due Diligence Period;
(c) by either Seller or Purchaser at any time prior to the Closing if a material default or breach shall be made by the other party hereto with respect to the due and timely performance of any of its covenants and agreements contained herein, or with respect to the due compliance with any of its representations, warranties or covenants, and such default cannot be cured and has not been waived;
(d) by either Seller or Purchaser if the conditions to such party's obligation to close have not all occurred in all material respects on or before the date established under this Agreement or, in the absence thereof, by scheduled Closing date, unless the failure results primarily from such party itself breaching any representation, warranty, agreement, obligation, or covenant contained in this Agreement; and
(e) by either party if approval for the transfer of the Acquired Assets and the Contemplated Transaction have not been duly and properly obtained from the Commission in form and content acceptable to Purchaser and Seller within 24 months of the date of this Agreement;
10.2. Effect of Termination. In the event this Agreement is terminated as provided in the foregoing section, all obligations of the parties hereunder shall terminate, except for Sections 3.3 (Inspection; Inspection Indemnity), 4.2 (Capital Project Expenditures) and 12.9 (Specific Performance) shall survive; and provided further that if this Agreement is so terminated by a party because one or more of the conditions to such party's obligations hereunder is not satisfied as a result of another party's failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement, the terminating party's right to pursue all legal remedies for breach of contract or otherwise, including, without limitation, damages relating thereto, shall also survive such termination unimpaired.
11. POST-CLOSING OBLIGATIONS AND COVENANTS. Seller, MLP and Purchaser agree as follows with respect to the period following the Closing (“Post-closing”):
11.1. Prepaid Assets. All prepaid rent, utilities, taxes and other prepaid expenses and security deposits given (“Prepaid Assets”) as of Closing shall be transferred to Purchaser. If Seller or MLP receives any payments which include amounts attributable to sales, deliveries or services made or performed by Purchaser after the Closing, Seller or MLP, as the case may be, shall promptly pay such amounts to Purchaser.
11.2. Transfer of Telephone Number. Purchaser shall be responsible for transferring the telephone number of the Business to Purchaser. Seller shall have no liability for any telephone charges from and after the Closing.
11.3. Obligations Related to Post-closing Easements. Seller’s and MLP’s obligations as set forth in Section 4.3 shall survive Closing.
11.4. Preservation of Records. The Parties agree that they shall preserve and keep the records of the Systems acquired pursuant to this Agreement for a period of four (4) years from the Closing, or for any longer period as may be required by any government agency or ongoing audit, administrative proceeding or litigation, and shall make such records available to the other as may be reasonably required by the other in connection with, among other things, the filing of any tax return or report by, or any insurance claims by, legal proceedings against or governmental investigations (including tax audits) of Purchaser or Seller. In the event that a party wishes to destroy such records after that time, it shall first give 90 days prior written notice to the other party and the other party shall have the right, at its option and expense, upon prior written notice given within that 90-day period, to take possession of the records within 180 days after the date of such notice.
11.5 Litigation Support. From and after the Closing, Purchaser shall provide Seller, at Purchaser’s cost, with such cooperation and access to records and personnel as Seller may reasonably request in connection with Seller’s defense of any litigation or other judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding or investigation, whether commenced or threatened, involving Seller’s prior ownership or operation of the Acquired Assets or the Systems.
11.6 Accounts Payable. From and after the Closing, Seller agrees to pay all accounts payable which were incurred by Seller in the ordinary course up to the Closing as well as all Retained Liabilities.
11.7 Rate Case Application. After Closing, Seller and MLP shall cooperate with Purchaser to develop support for filing a rate case application within two (2) years after the Closing Date.
11.8 Survival and Indemnification.
(a) Subject to Section 7.20 and Section 8.6, all representations, warranties, covenants and obligations of the Parties in this Agreement and any other certificate or document delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Closing and the consummation of the Contemplated Transactions, subject to Section 11.8(c)-(d).
(b) Seller and MLP jointly and severally agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Purchaser and Purchaser’s representatives, officers, directors, employees and agents (“Purchaser Indemnitees”) against any and all losses, claims, liabilities, damages, actions, costs or expenses, including attorney’s fees and costs (the “Seller Indemnified Losses”) arising from, in connection with, or with respect to the following items:
1. Any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of Seller or MLP contained in this Agreement, or any agreement, certificate or document executed and delivered by them, or their affiliates pursuant hereto or in connection with any of the transactions contemplated in this Agreement;
2. Any failure by Seller to satisfy, perform or pay the Retained Liabilities;
3. Any and all actions, suits, proceedings, claims or demands by third parties (“Third Party Claims”) and losses, liabilities, expenses or judgments relating thereto, directly resulting from or arising from matters relating to Seller, its Business or the Acquired Assets which occurred or are alleged to have occurred prior to the Closing other than those specifically assumed by Purchaser as set forth in this Agreement.
(c) If the Closing occurs, Seller and MLP will have liability (for indemnification or otherwise) with respect to any breach of (i) a covenant or obligation to be performed or complied with or (ii) a representation or warranty only if on or before 5 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time on the third anniversary of the Closing Date, Purchaser notifies Seller or Seller’s designee (such designee to be provided by Seller as appropriate) of a claim specifying the factual basis of the claim in reasonable detail to the extent then known by Purchaser.
(d) If the Closing occurs, Purchaser will have liability with respect to any breach of (i) a covenant or obligation to be performed or complied with, or (ii) a representation or warranty, only if on or before 5 P.M. Hawaii Standard Time on the third anniversary of the Closing Date, Seller or Seller’s designee notifies Purchaser of a claim specifying the factual basis of the claim in reasonable detail to the extent then known by Seller or Seller’s designee.
(e) Subject to subsections (c) and (d) above, the provisions of this Section 11.8 shall survive the Closing and be enforceable regardless of whether the liability is based upon past, present or future acts, claims, liabilities or legal requirements and regardless of whether any person or entity (including the person or entity from whom relief is sought) alleges or proves the sole, concurrent, contributory, or comparative negligence of the person or entity seeking relief, the sole or concurrent strict liability imposed upon the person or entity seeking relief.
12. MISCELLANEOUS.
12.1. Notices. All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given (a) when delivered if sent by overnight courier to, or served personally upon, the party for whom it is intended, or (b) on the fourth business day after mailing, if mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested, postage prepaid), to such party at its address as hereinafter shown. Between the Effective Date and the last day of the Due Diligence Period, or if Purchaser shall elect to proceed with the Contemplated Transaction, the Closing Date, notices and communications, except for notices of the other party’s default under this Agreement, may be provided by email to the addressee’s email address below, and is deemed to have been received by the addressee within thirty (30) minutes after the time sent (as recorded on the sender’s email) unless the sender receives an automated message that the email has not been delivered. If the email is sent after 5 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time, or on a day which is not a business day, the email shall be deemed to have been received at 9 a.m. on the next business day. For purposes hereof, the effectiveness of any notice or other communication shall not be defeated by the failure of the recipient to accept delivery of such notice.
Any party may change the address to which notices or other communications hereunder are to be delivered by giving the other party notice in the manner herein set forth.
12.2. Non-assignability of Agreement. Except for Purchaser’s assignment of this agreement to an affiliate of Purchaser, this Agreement shall not be assignable by either party without the prior written consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Purchaser in its sole and absolute discretion may assign its interest in this Agreement to an affiliate or subsidiary; provided, however, that all obligations of Purchaser under this Agreement shall be assumed by such assignee.
12.3. No Third Party Beneficiaries. The representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement are for the sole benefit of the Parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns, and they shall not be construed as conferring any rights on any other persons.
12.4. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the instruments to be delivered by the parties pursuant to the provisions hereof constitute the entire agreement between the parties, other than (i) that certain Confidentiality Agreement between MLP and Purchaser dated October 29, 2019 (the “Confidentiality Agreement”) and (ii) that certain Indemnity Agreement between MLP and Purchaser dated November 15, 2019 (the “Indemnity Agreement”). This Agreement supersedes all prior agreements and understandings between the parties with respect to the subject matter other than the Confidentiality Agreement and the Indemnity Agreement. Any amendments, alternative or supplementary provisions to this Agreement, or waiver of any term or provision hereof must be made in writing and duly executed by an authorized representative or agent of each of the parties hereto.
12.5. Counterparts, Telefacsimile/Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall constitute one instrument. Telefacsimile signatures or signatures affixed to the Agreement which are transmitted electronically via e-mail to the other party shall be fully binding and effective for all purposes (subject to the execution of this Agreement by all parties), whether or not the originally executed Agreement is delivered to the other party. Each party, however, agrees to promptly forward the executed Agreement bearing its original signature to the other party.
12.6. Counsel, Legal and Closing Fees. Each party shall be responsible for its own counsel and legal fees provided, as stated in Section 4.1(d) costs of legal counsel in seeking Commission authorization of the Contemplated Transaction shall be shared equally, including in the event of the use of joint legal counsel in such case. Notwithstanding the foregoing, at closing, Purchaser shall reimburse Seller its actual out of pocket attorney fees incurred over a threshold amount of $75,000. Purchaser’s reimbursement to Seller shall not exceed a cap of $75,000. All other closing costs shall be borne by Purchaser and Seller on 50%-50% basis except as otherwise provided herein.
12.7. Governing Law. The internal laws of the State of Hawaii shall govern the interpretation and construction of this Agreement.
12.8. Further Assurances. The parties hereto shall execute such further documents and perform such further acts as may be necessary to transfer and convey the Acquired Assets to Purchaser, on the terms herein contained, and to otherwise comply with the terms of this Agreement and consummate the Contemplated Transaction.
12.9. Specific Performance. Seller and MLP each acknowledge and agree that Purchaser will be irreparably harmed and that there will be no adequate remedy at law in the event of a violation by Seller or MLP of any of its covenants or agreements which are contained in this Agreement It is accordingly agreed that, in addition to any other remedies which may be available upon the breach of such covenants and agreements, Purchaser shall have the right to obtain injunctive relief to restrain any breach or threatened breach of or otherwise to obtain specific performance of Seller or MLP’s covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement.
12.10. Mediation. Any and all matters in dispute arising from or relating to this Agreement, or the breach thereof, which remain unresolved after direct negotiation between the Parties, shall first be submitted to confidential mediation in accordance with the Rules, Procedures and Protocols for Mediation of Dispute Prevention & Resolution, Inc., then in effect. The parties agree that a good faith attempt to resolve all issues in mediation for a minimum of 30 days, but not more than 90 days, is a precondition to further adversarial proceedings of any kind. Each Party shall bear their own respective costs of such mediation, including attorneys’ fees.
12.11. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law.
12.12. Board Approval. Seller’s and Purchaser’s obligations under this Agreement are subject to the approvals of Seller’s and Purchaser’s Board of Directors. Seller and Purchaser shall obtain approvals of this Agreement by their respective Board of Directors prior to end of the Due Diligence Period.
12.13. Public Announcements. Any public announcement press release or similar publicity with respect to this Agreement or the Contemplated Transactions will be issued as the Parties may mutually agree upon, however Seller and MLP acknowledge that Purchaser is a subsidiary of a U. S. publicly traded corporation and that U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules require that announcements be made in a manner that meets SEC Regulatory Fair Disclosure requirements. In the event of any conflict between the previous sentence and similar provisions in the Confidentiality Agreement, the preceding sentence shall control. Seller and Purchaser will consult with each other concerning the means by which Seller’s employees, customers, suppliers and others having dealings with Seller will be informed of the Contemplated Transactions, and Purchaser will have the right to be present for any such communication.
12.14 Time is of the Essence. With regard to all dates and time periods set forth or referred to in this Agreement, time is of the essence.
12.15 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the other provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect. Any provision of this Agreement held invalid or unenforceable only in part or degree will remain in full force and effect to the extent not held invalid or unenforceable.
12.16 Amendment. This Agreement may be amended, modified or supplemented only by written agreement of the Parties.
12.17 Further Assurances. The Parties shall cooperate reasonably with each other and with their respective representatives in connection with any steps required to be taken as part of their respective obligations under this Agreement, and shall (a) furnish upon request to each other such further information; (b) execute and deliver to each other such other documents; and (c) do such other acts and things, all as the other party may reasonably request for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this Agreement and the Contemplated Transactions.
12.18 Recovery of Litigation Costs. If any legal action or other proceeding is brought by Seller, MLP or Purchaser for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an alleged dispute, breach, default or misrepresentation in connection with any of the provisions of this Agreement, the successful or prevailing party or parties shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding, in addition to any other relief to which it or they may be entitled.
12.19 MLP Guaranty. In consideration of the benefits to be provided pursuant to this Agreement to Seller, MLP does hereby guarantee the full, faithful and timely payment and performance by Seller of all the agreements, covenants and other obligations of Seller under this Agreement. If Seller shall default at any time in the payment of any amount due or perform any obligation required to be performed by either under this Agreement, then MLP, at its expense, shall on demand of Purchaser, fully and promptly, and well and truly, pay and or perform all such obligations of Seller under or pursuant this Agreement, and all damages and expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) that may arise in consequence of Seller’s non-performance under this Agreement. MLP hereby waives all requirements of notice of the acceptance of these obligations and all requirements of notice of breach or nonperformance by Seller.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be duly executed as of the date first above written.
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EXHIBIT A-1
SERVICE AREAS OF KWC
EXHIBIT A-2
SERVICE AREAS OF KWTC
EXHIBIT B-1
ASSET LISTING OF KAPALUA WATER COMPANY, LTD
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ACTIVITY AND BALANCES TO CLOSING (6-30-19) |
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PLANT |
ADDITIONAL |
ACCUM |
NET |
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Description |
Year Acquired |
AMOUNT
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DEPRE EXP
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DEPRE
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PLANT
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Included in the 2008 Rate Case - Plant with Balances & Fully Depreciated |
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Generator & Tank Building |
1993 |
65,259 | 1,088 | 56,241 | 9,018 | |||||||||||||
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Control Tank |
1993 |
56,538 | 942 | 49,000 | 7,538 | |||||||||||||
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Dual Water System |
1994 |
69,932 | 874 | 43,416 | 26,516 | |||||||||||||
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Hydrant |
1986 |
21,043 | - | 21,043 | - | |||||||||||||
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Controls Replacement |
2006 |
26,631 | 666 | 17,088 | 9,543 | |||||||||||||
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4" Trash Pump |
2007 |
60,847 | - | 60,847 | - | |||||||||||||
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Mains, Hydrants & Valves |
F/D |
5,494 | - | 5,494 | - | |||||||||||||
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Clay Valve |
1996 |
11,969 | - | 11,969 | - | |||||||||||||
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Mains, Hydrants & Valves |
1979 |
19,130 | - | 19,130 | - | |||||||||||||
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Transfer From Ridge A |
1979 |
23,026 | - | 23,026 | - | |||||||||||||
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Transfer From Ridge B |
1979 |
196,393 | - | 196,393 | - | |||||||||||||
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--Honolua Phase 1 - Submersible Booster Pump (P) |
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--Honolua Phase 1 - Submersible Booster Pump (P) |
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--Honolua Phase 2 - Submersible Booster Pump (P) |
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--Honolua Phase 2 - Submersible Booster Pump (P) |
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--1.0 MG Tank - Concrete Reservoir (P) |
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--0.1 MG Tank - Plantation Estates II (P) |
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--0.04 MG Tank - Honolua Ridge Phase I (P) |
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--0.03 MG Tank - Honolua Ridge Phase I (P) |
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--0.03 MG Tank - Honolua Ridge Phase II (P) |
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--Plantation Estates ! Offsite Submersible Pump (NP) |
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--Plantation Estates!I Offsite Submersible Pump (NP) |
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--Honolua Phase 1 - Submersible Booster Pump (NP) |
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--Honolua Phase 1 - Submersible Booster Pump (NP) |
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--Honolua Phase 2 - Submersible Booster Pump (NP) |
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--Honolua Phase 2 - Submersible Booster Pump (NP) |
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--Tank 0.04 MG Glass/Steel - Plantation Estates II (NP) |
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--Tank 0.01 MG Glass/Steel - Plantation Estates II (NP) |
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--Tank 0.01 MG Glass/Steel - Honolua Ridge I (NP) |
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--Tank 0.57 MG Glass/Steel - Honolua Ridge 1 (NP) |
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--Tank 0.15 MG Glass/Steel - Honolua Ridge II (NP) |
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Transfer from Golf Villas A |
1979 |
20,387 | - | 20,387 | - | |||||||||||||
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Transfer From Golf Villas |
1979 |
232,924 | - | 232,924 | - | |||||||||||||
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Transfer From IronWoods |
1979 |
347,614 | 4,345 | 343,993 | 3,621 | |||||||||||||
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Transfer From IronWoods |
1979 |
7,328 | - | 7,328 | - | |||||||||||||
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Villa Links 8" Line |
1982 |
40,459 | 506 | 37,003 | 3,456 | |||||||||||||
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Pipelines |
1993 |
395,909 | 4,949 | 256,277 | 139,632 | |||||||||||||
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Dual Water System |
1994 |
1,345,422 | 16,818 | 824,071 | 521,351 | |||||||||||||
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--Water meters (Total 591) |
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--Village Reservoir 4.5 MG Kapalua Village (NP) |
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--Plantation Reservoir 8 MG - Irrigation (NP) |
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Pump - Pipeline Addl cost |
1994 |
24,078 | 241 | 12,079 | 11,999 | |||||||||||||
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12 Dual Irrigation Line/Loop/Valve |
1998 |
41,855 | - | 41,855 | - | |||||||||||||
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Water Tank Exterior |
2008 |
155,773 | 5,192 | 116,829 | 38,944 | |||||||||||||
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Sub Total Page 1 |
3,168,011 | 35,621 | 2,396,394 | 771,617 | ||||||||||||||
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After 2008 Rate Case - Additions |
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Meter Replacements |
2009 |
32,090 | - | 32,090 | - | |||||||||||||
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Meter Replacements |
2008 |
63,757 | 2,125 | 44,630 | 19,127 | |||||||||||||
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CH2MILL GIS Program |
2007 |
97,794 | - | 97,794 | - | |||||||||||||
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Relocate 12" Waterline from Kap |
2009 |
199,493 | 6,650 | 134,103 | 65,390 | |||||||||||||
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SCADA System Controls at KWC |
2016 |
192,679 | 4,817 | 27,296 | 165,383 | |||||||||||||
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Mahana Potable & Non-Potable |
2017 |
3,998,800 | 49,985 | 199,940 | 3,798,860 | |||||||||||||
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-- Mahana Potable |
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-----Transmission line |
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-----Distribution Lines |
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-----Service Connections |
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-----Meters |
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-----Pumping Equipment |
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-----Mahana Estates - Booster Pump |
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-----Mahana Estates - Booster Pump |
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-----0.1 MG Tank - Mahana Estates |
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-----1.0 MG Tank - Concrete Reservoir |
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--Mahana Non-Potable |
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-----Transmission line |
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-----Distribution Lines |
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-----Service Connections |
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-----Meters |
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-----Pumping Equipment |
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-----Mahana Estates - Booster Pump |
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-----Mahana Estates - Booster Pump |
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-----Tank 0.13 MG Mahana Estates |
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-----Tank 0.03 MG Mahana Estates |
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CWIP at 12/31/18: |
- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||
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--Water meter service lateral replacement |
2019 |
106,336 | - | - | 106,336 | |||||||||||||
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--Potable & Non-potable water highway bypass |
69,932 | - | - | 69,932 | ||||||||||||||
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Sub Total Page 2 |
4,760,881 | 63,577 | 535,853 | 4,225,029 | ||||||||||||||
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TOTAL PLANT |
$ | 7,928,892 | $ | 99,198 | $ | 2,932,247 | $ | 4,996,646 | ||||||||||
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Less: CIAC - Mahana Potable & Non-Potable |
2017 |
(3,998,800 | ) | (49,985 | ) | (199,940 | ) | (3,798,860 | ) | |||||||||
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RATE BASE |
$ | 3,930,092 | $ | 49,213 | $ | 2,732,307 | $ | 1,197,786 | ||||||||||
EXHIBIT B-2
ASSET LISTING OF
KAPALUA WASTE TREATMENT COMPANY, LTD
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Plant |
Accumulated Depreciation |
Net |
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Description |
Year Acquired |
Balance as of 12/31/17 |
At 12/31/17 |
2018 Depreciation |
Depreciation to 6/30/19 |
At 6/30/2019 |
Plant 6/30/2019 |
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Included in the 2008 Rate Case - Plant with Balances & Fully Depreciated |
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75HP Motor |
2003 |
7,180 | 7,180 | - | - | 7,180 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Emergency Generatof - Lift Station |
1980 |
6,386 | 6,386 | - | - | 6,386 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Lift Station - Electrical System |
1978 |
76,880 | 76,880 | - | - | 76,880 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Villiage Sewer Extension |
1982 |
36,675 | 32,167 | 917 | 458 | 33,542 | 3,133 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Transfer Switch for Lift Station |
1986 |
5,980 | 5,980 | - | - | 5,980 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Force Main Conversion |
1986 |
31,458 | 31,458 | - | - | 31,458 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Renovation SPS 2 |
1989 |
29,272 | 29,272 | - | - | 29,272 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Backup Pump Motor SPS 3 |
1994 |
7,684 | 7,684 | - | - | 7,684 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Pump Station 3 Generator |
1999 |
33,969 | 15,711 | 849 | 425 | 16,985 | 16,984 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Rebuild 75HP Pump Motor |
2003 |
5,101 | 5,101 | - | - | 5,101 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Submersible Sewage Pump |
2001 |
5,150 | 5,150 | - | - | 5,150 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Kohler Diesel Generator |
2002 |
28,746 | 28,746 | - | - | 28,746 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Motor Control Unit - Lift Station |
2005 |
8,101 | 8,101 | - | - | 8,101 | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Emergency Generator - Lift Station |
2006 |
23,491 | 13,605 | 1,175 | 587 | 15,367 | 8,124 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Transfer from Ironwoods |
1979 |
119,691 | 113,956 | 2,992 | 1,496 | 118,444 | 1,247 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Transfer from Ridge |
1979 |
80,648 | 76,784 | 2,016 | 1,008 | 79,808 | 840 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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--SPS #2 - Pump Station |
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--SPS #2 - Pump #1 |
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--SPS #2 - Pump #2 |
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--SPS #3 - Pump Station |
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--SPS #3 - Pump #1 |
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--SPS #3 - Pump #2 |
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--SPS #5 - Pump Station |
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--SPS #5 - Pump #1 |
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--SPS #5 - Pump #2 |
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--Collection System Flush |
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Sub Total Page 1 |
506,412 | 464,160 | 7,949 | 3,975 | 476,084 | 30,327 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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After 2008 Rate Case - Additions |
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Mahana Wastewater System |
2017 |
2,682,200 | 33,528 | 67,055 | 33,528 | 134,110 | 2,548,090 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Station 5 Pump Replace |
2018 |
14,975 | - | 1,123 | 749 | 1,872 | 13,103 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Smith & Loveless Pump Motor |
2018 |
6,196 | - | 258 | 310 | 568 | 5,628 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Pump Station 2 Generator Replacement |
2018 |
91,243 | - | 507 | 3,041 | 3,548 | 87,695 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Sub Total Page 2 |
2,794,614 | 33,528 | 68,943 | 37,628 | 140,098 | 2,654,516 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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TOTAL PLANT |
3,301,026 | 497,687 | 76,892 | 41,602 | 616,182 | 2,684,843 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Less: CIAC - Mahana Wastewater System |
(2,682,200 | ) | (33,528 | ) | (67,055 | ) | (33,528 | ) | (134,110 | ) | (2,548,090 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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RATE BASE |
$ | 618,826 | $ | 464,160 | $ | 9,837 | $ | 8,075 | $ | 482,072 | $ | 136,753 | |||||||||||||||
EXHIBIT C
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE PROJECTS FOR
KWC AND KWTC
EXHIBIT D
AGREEMENT FOR WATER DELIVERY
(NON-POTABLE WATER)
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on this ____ day of ________________________, 2019 (“Effective Date”), by and between MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC., a Hawaii corporation, whose address is P. O. Box 187, Kahului, Hawaii 96733, hereinafter called “MLP”, and [_________WATER COMPANY, a __________ corporation], whose address is __________________________________, hereinafter called “Water Company”.
R E C I T A L S:
A. MLP is the owner and operator of a water collection and transmission system (the “Ditch System”) that collects untreated surface and transports it via the Honokohau Ditch and related infrastructure.
B. Water Company is a regulated public utility company.
C. Concurrently herewith, Water Company has acquired from MLP a non-potable water distribution system (the “Non-Potable System”) that Water Company will use to serve consumers within its designated service area at the Kapalua Resort at Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii (the “Service Area”).
D. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to formalize and set forth the terms and conditions upon which MLP will provide water from its Ditch System for Water Company’s use and distribution via the Non-Potable System.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Delivery of Water; Delivery Points. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, MLP does hereby undertake and agree to deliver from the Ditch System to Water Company, for the term of this Agreement, non-potable water in such quantities as Water Company may require to meet its service obligations in the Service Area. MLP shall deliver water to the Water Company at the delivery points shown on the map attached as Exhibit A, or such other locations as the parties may mutually agree to from time to time (each a “Delivery Point”).
2. Water Delivery Charges. Water Company will pay to MLP for all water delivered to Water Company at the initial rate of $260.00 per million gallons (i.e., $0.26 per thousand gallons) plus the Hawaii general excise tax thereon, payable monthly in arrears (or such other time periods as may be mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing). Payments for each calendar month, or portion thereof, shall be due and payable no later than the 10th calendar day of the following month. On the third anniversary of the date of this Agreement, and each subsequent third anniversary, the rate then in effect shall be increased by a percentage equal to the percentage increase over the preceding twelve months in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Honolulu published by the U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics (1982-84=100) (“CPI”); provided that if such index is discontinued MLP shall have the right to reasonably designate an alternative index of inflation, provided that the adjusted rate shall never be less than the rate payable for the immediately preceding period. Water Company shall pay to MLP together with each payment required hereunder which is subject to the State of Hawaii general excise tax on gross income, as it may be amended from time to time, or any successor or similar tax, an amount which, when added to such payment (currently 4.166% of each such payment), shall yield to MLP, after deduction of all such tax payable by MLP with respect to all such payments, a net amount equal to that which MLP would have realized from such payments had no such tax been imposed.
3. Water Meters. Water Company shall, at its own expense, install and maintain suitable meters or gauges at accessible locations at each Delivery Point to assure an accurate and documented measurement of all water delivered to the Water Company. Together with each monthly payment under this Agreement, Water Company shall provide to MLP an accurate and complete written report of all water delivered at each Delivery Point. Representatives of MLP shall have access to such meters and all records of meter readings at all reasonable times for the purpose of checking the same and verifying Water Company’s reports.
4. Term. The term of this Agreement commences on the date of this Agreement and terminates on the 20th anniversary of such date, whereupon this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive 10-year terms unless terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, MLP’s obligation to deliver irrigation water pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate if Water Company permanently ceases operation of the Non-Potable System or develops wells or other alternative sources of water adequate to meet Water Company’s service obligations.
5. Limits on Use. Water delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall be used only for irrigation and other non-potable uses within the Service Area and may not be transmitted to or used at any lands outside of the Service Area. Water Company acknowledges that water delivered pursuant to this Agreement is not treated or suitable for human consumption and Water Company shall at all times take reasonable precautions to prevent any such use.
6. Seller’s Warranties, Representations & Covenants. MLP warrants and represents to Water Company (a) that MLP is the owner in fee simple or holds recorded easements for all of the lands underlying the portions of the Ditch System necessary to deliver water to the Delivery Point, and(b) that MLP currently holds, and will use commercially reasonable efforts to at all times maintain, all permits and approvals required by law for the operation of the Ditch System, including those required by the Commission on Water Resource Management of the State of Hawaii and the County of Maui. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Water Company acknowledges that the Commission on Water Resource Management is currently working on amended Interim Instream Flow Standards for surface water sources that feed the Ditch System and that the outcome of that process, or subsequent similar processes, may affect the amount of water available to Water Company from the Ditch System, and Water Company assumes all risk of the same. Except as set forth throughout this Agreement, MLP makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the Ditch System, the quantity or quality of Ditch System water available to Water Company, or any other matters. Water Company expressly acknowledges and agrees that water in the Ditch System may contain soil, sediments, vegetation, debris and other contaminants and Water Company assumes all risk of the same.
7. Ditch System Maintenance. MLP will exercise commercially reasonable efforts to manage, repair and maintain the Ditch System in condition adequate for the reliable delivery of water to the Non-Potable System in accordance with this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Water Company acknowledges that the Ditch System includes stream diversions, tunnels, ditches, siphons and other improvements that are very old and that in case of major casualty to or other failure of such components repair or replacement may not be possible at a commercially reasonable cost, so MLP makes no assurances as to its ability to continually maintain the Ditch System in case of such events.
8. Force Majeure. Water Company and MLP agree and understand that the ability of MLP and Water Company to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement are made expressly subject to earthquake, hurricanes, drought, landslides, tunnel or ditch collapse, casualty to the Ditch System, or other natural disasters or events which render MLP’s Ditch System temporarily or permanently inoperable, actions of the federal, state and county governments or agencies thereof, including without limitation enactment or enforcement of laws or governmental regulations, strikes, lock-outs, unavailability of labor or materials, wars, insurrections, rebellions, civil disorder, declaration of national emergencies, acts of God, or other causes beyond MLP’s and/or Water Company’s respective control. Neither party shall have any liability for failure or inability to perform its obligations hereunder to the extent such failure or inability is caused by any such cause or event.
9. Use Priorities. MLP has existing commitments to the County of Maui Department of Water Supply (“County”) to provide a maximum of 2.5 MGD of water from the Ditch System that DWS uses at its Mahinahina Weir treatment plant to produce potable water for the DWS municipal system, and that MLP may from time to time upon the County’s request commit additional Ditch System water to such use. Water Company acknowledges and agrees that the County’s potable needs take priority in case drought or other conditions or events reduce the total flows in the Ditch System below levels necessary to meet the demands of all users. Water Company further acknowledges that MLP has existing commitments for irrigation water delivery to the owner of the golf courses and related facilities at the Kapalua Resort and other third-party irrigation water users, and in case of drought or other shortage Water Company and such other users shall have equal priority for the Ditch System’s available capacity (after satisfaction of the County’s potable needs).
10. Pipe Fee. In consideration of, and an essential inducement to MLP’s entry into this Agreement, Water Company agrees that MLP may continue to use the Non-Potable System to deliver Ditch System water to the Kapalua Resort golf courses, golf academy and related golf facilities. MLP shall pay Water Company a “pipe fee” for such use, calculated as follows: [To be negotiated].
11. Condemnation. If the Ditch System or any part thereof shall be taken or condemned by any authority having the power of eminent domain, MLP shall be solely entitled to all compensation and damages payable with respect to the taking of the Ditch System, but Water Company shall be entitled to seek compensation and damages from the condemning authority for the loss of Water Company’s rights and interests under this Agreement, including inverse condemnation damages arising from the diminution in value of the Non-Potable System from the loss of rights to obtain water from the Ditch System.
12. Defaults and Remedies. If a party fails to perform any of the terms, covenants and agreements contained herein, if such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice, then the non-defaulting party shall be entitled to all remedies available to it at law or equity, including by way of example and not in limitation thereof, the right to sue such person for specific performance, injunctive relief and/or monetary damages, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. Amounts due hereunder shall bear interest from the date due until the date paid at the rate of 1% per month.
13. Indemnity. Water Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold MLP and its officers, directors, agents and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages attorneys’ fees and costs arising from or related to the delivery of water under this Agreement, except to the extent caused by MLP’s proven (not merely alleged) gross negligence or willful misconduct.
14. Attorney’s Fees. Should any party hereto employ an attorney for the purpose of enforcing or construing this Agreement, or any judgment based on this Agreement, in any legal proceeding whatsoever, including insolvency, bankruptcy, arbitration, declaratory relief or other litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party or parties thereto reimbursement for all reasonable attorneys’ fees and all costs, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, including but not limited to service of process, filing fees, court and court reporter costs, investigative costs, expert witness fees and the cost of any bonds, whether taxable or not, and such reimbursement shall be included in any judgment, decree or final order issued in that proceeding.
15. Notices. All communications hereunder will be in writing and shall be deemed duly communicated when delivered in person, or four (4) days after being sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
if to MLP, to:
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc.
200 Village Road
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
Attention: President
if to Water Company, to:
____________________________
____________________________
16. Assignment. Except for an assignment made by Water Company in connection with the transfer by Water Company of the Non-Potable System, Water Company may not assign any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of MLP, which consent may be withheld in MLP’s sole discretion. Except for an assignment made by MLP in connection with the transfer of the Ditch System subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or to an affiliate or subsidiary of MLP that operates the Ditch System, MLP may not assign any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of Water Company, which consent may be withheld by Water Company in its sole discretion.
17. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding on, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties and their successors and permitted assigns.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the delivery of non-potable water to Water Company and supersedes all prior agreements, correspondence and negotiations.
19. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed an original; such counterparts shall together constitute but one agreement. A facsimile copy of a signature shall constitute an original signature for purposes of the execution of this Agreement.
20. Amendment. No modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the party against which the enforcement of such modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change is or may be sought.
DATED: __________________________, 2019.
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MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC.
By
Name:
MLP |
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__________________________
By Name: Its:
Water Company |
EXHIBIT A - Map of Delivery Points to the Water Company’s Non-Potable System [To BE ATTACHED]
EXHIBIT E
AGREEMENT FOR WATER DELIVERY
(WELL WATER)
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on this ____ day of ________________________, 2019 (“Effective Date”), by and between MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC., a Hawaii corporation, whose address is P. O. Box 187, Kahului, Hawaii 96733, hereinafter called “MLP”, and [_________WATER COMPANY, a __________ corporation], whose address is __________________________________, hereinafter called “Water Company”.
R E C I T A L S:
A. MLP is the owner of the Kapalua No. 1, 2 & 3 wells shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A (“Wells”).
B. Water Company is a regulated public utility company.
C. Concurrently herewith, Water Company has acquired from MLP a potable water distribution system (the “Potable System”) that Water Company will use to serve consumers within its designated service area at the Kapalua Resort at Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii (the “Service Area”).
D. The parties desire to enter into this Agreement to formalize and set forth the terms and conditions upon which MLP will provide water from its Wells for Water Company’s use and distribution via the Potable System.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Delivery of Water; Delivery Points. Subject to the terms and conditions herein, MLP does hereby undertake and agree to deliver water from the Wells to Water Company. MLP shall deliver water to the Water Company at the delivery points shown on the map attached as Exhibit A, or such other locations as the parties may mutually agree to from time to time (each a “Delivery Point”). Water Company shall not without MLP’s prior approval draw more than 1.0 million gallons per day (“MGD”) of water from the Wells in the aggregate.
2. Water Delivery Charges. Water Company will pay to MLP for all water delivered to Water Company at the following initial rates: (a) for total draws of water from the Wells in any calendar month between zero and 45 million gallons, $2.59 per thousand gallons; (b) for total draws of water from the Wells in any calendar month between 45 million gallons and 60 million gallons (if permitted), $3.12 per thousand gallons; and (c) for total draws of water from the Wells in any calendar month in excess of 60 million gallons (if permitted), $3.63 per thousand gallons; all plus the Hawaii general excise thereon, payable monthly in arrears (or such other time periods as may be mutually agreed upon by the parties in writing). Payments for each calendar month, or portion thereof, shall be due and payable no later than the 10th calendar day of the following month. On the third anniversary of the date of this Agreement, and each subsequent third anniversary, the rates then in effect shall be increased by a percentage equal to the percentage increase over the preceding twelve months in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Honolulu published by the U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of Labor Statistics (1982-84=100) (“CPI”); provided that if such index is discontinued MLP shall have the right to reasonably designate an alternative index of inflation, provided that the adjusted rate shall never be less than the rate payable for the immediately preceding period. Water Company shall pay to MLP together with each payment required hereunder which is subject to the State of Hawaii general excise tax on gross income, as it may be amended from time to time, or any successor or similar tax, an amount which, when added to such payment (currently 4.166% of each such payment), shall yield to MLP, after deduction of all such tax payable by MLP with respect to all such payments, a net amount equal to that which MLP would have realized from such payments had no such tax been imposed.
3. Water Meters. Water Company shall, at its own expense, install and maintain suitable meters or gauges at accessible locations at each Delivery Point to assure an accurate and documented measurement of all water delivered to the Water Company. Together with each monthly payment under this Agreement, Water Company shall provide to MLP an accurate and complete written report of all water delivered at each Delivery Point. Representatives of MLP shall have access to such meters and all records of meter readings at all reasonable times for the purpose of checking the same and verifying Water Company’s reports.
4. Term. The term of this Agreement commences on the date of this Agreement and terminates on the 20th anniversary of such date, whereupon this Agreement shall automatically renew for successive 10-year terms unless terminated by mutual agreement of the parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, MLP’s obligation to deliver water pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate if Water Company permanently ceases operation of the Potable System, proposes to dedicate the Potable System to the County of Maui or other governmental entity, or develops new wells adequate to meet Water Company’s service obligations.
5. Limits on Use. Water delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall be used only within the Service Area and may not be transmitted to or used at any lands outside of the Service Area.
6. Seller’s Warranties, Representations & Covenants. MLP warrants and represents to Water Company (a) that MLP is the owner in fee simple of the Wells, and (b) that MLP currently holds, and will use commercially reasonable efforts to at all times maintain, all permits and approvals required by law for the operation of the Wells, including those required by the Commission on Water Resource Management of the State of Hawaii and the County of Maui. Except as set forth throughout this Agreement, MLP makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the Wells, the quantity or quality of Wells water available to Water Company, or any other matters. Water Company accepts the water delivered under this agreement “as is” and Water Company shall be solely responsible for any treatment necessary to render such water useable for Water Company’s intended uses.
7. Wells Maintenance. MLP will exercise commercially reasonable efforts to manage, repair and maintain the Wells, their pumps, and the transmission lines from the Wells to the Delivery Points in condition adequate for the reliable delivery of water to the Potable System in accordance with this Agreement.
8. Force Majeure. Water Company and MLP agree and understand that the ability of MLP and Water Company to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement are made expressly subject to earthquake, hurricanes, drought, landslides, casualty to the Wells, or other natural disasters or events which render the Wells temporarily or permanently inoperable, actions of the federal, state and county governments or agencies thereof, including without limitation enactment or enforcement of laws or governmental regulations, strikes, lock-outs, unavailability of labor or materials, wars, insurrections, rebellions, civil disorder, declaration of national emergencies, acts of God, or other causes beyond MLP’s and/or Water Company’s respective control. Neither party shall have any liability for failure or inability to perform its obligations hereunder to the extent such failure or inability is caused by any such cause or event.
9. Condemnation. If the Wells or any part thereof shall be taken or condemned by any authority having the power of eminent domain, MLP shall be solely entitled to all compensation and damages payable with respect to the taking of the Wells, but Water Company shall be entitled to seek compensation and damages from the condemning authority for the loss of Water Company’s rights and interests under this Agreement, including inverse condemnation damages arising from the diminution in value of the Potable System from the loss of rights to obtain water from the Wells.
10. Defaults and Remedies. If a party fails to perform any of the terms, covenants and agreements contained herein, if such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice, then the non-defaulting party shall be entitled to all remedies available to it at law or equity, including by way of example and not in limitation thereof, the right to sue such person for specific performance, injunctive relief and/or monetary damages, including without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses. Amounts due hereunder shall bear interest from the date due until the date paid at the rate of 1% per month.
11. Indemnity. Water Company agrees to indemnify, defend and hold MLP and its officers, directors, agents and employees harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages attorneys’ fees and costs arising from or related to the delivery of water under this Agreement, except to the extent caused by MLP’s proven (not merely alleged) gross negligence or willful misconduct.
12. Attorney’s Fees. Should any party hereto employ an attorney for the purpose of enforcing or construing this Agreement, or any judgment based on this Agreement, in any legal proceeding whatsoever, including insolvency, bankruptcy, arbitration, declaratory relief or other litigation, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive from the other party or parties thereto reimbursement for all reasonable attorneys’ fees and all costs, whether incurred at the trial or appellate level, including but not limited to service of process, filing fees, court and court reporter costs, investigative costs, expert witness fees and the cost of any bonds, whether taxable or not, and such reimbursement shall be included in any judgment, decree or final order issued in that proceeding.
13. Notices. All communications hereunder will be in writing and shall be deemed duly communicated when delivered in person, or four (4) days after being sent by certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, addressed to:
if to MLP, to:
Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc.
200 Village Road
Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
Attention: President
if to Water Company, to:
____________________________
____________________________
14. Assignment. Except for an assignment made by Water Company in connection with the transfer by Water Company of the Potable System to a transferee other than the County of Maui or another governmental entity, Water Company may not assign any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of MLP, which consent may be withheld in MLP’s sole discretion. Except for an assignment made by MLP in connection with the transfer of the Wells subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or to an affiliate or subsidiary of MLP that operates the Wells, MLP may not assign any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of Water Company, which consent may be withheld by Water Company in its sole discretion.
15. Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding on, and shall inure to the benefit of, the parties and their successors and permitted assigns.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the delivery of Well water to Water Company and supersedes all prior agreements, correspondence and negotiations.
17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be deemed an original; such counterparts shall together constitute but one agreement. A facsimile copy of a signature shall constitute an original signature for purposes of the execution of this Agreement.
18. Amendment. No modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change of this Agreement shall be valid unless the same is in writing and signed by the party against which the enforcement of such modification, waiver, amendment, discharge or change is or may be sought.
DATED: __________________________, 2019.
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EXHIBIT A - Map of the Wells and Delivery Points to the Water Company’s Potable System [To Be attached]
EXHIBIT F-1
MAKAI EASEMENT MAP
PREPARED BY WARREN S. UNEMORI ENGINEERING, INC.
EXHIBIT F-2
MAUKA EASEMENT MAP
PREPARED BY WARREN S. UNEMORI ENGINEERING, INC.
EXHIBIT G
[RESERVED]
EXHIBIT H
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT AGREEMENT
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
OF SEWER AGREEMENT AND EXPANSION AGREEMENT
This Assignment and Assumption of Sewer Agreement and Expansion Agreement (this “Assignment”) is made as of ______________________, 2019 (the "Effective Date"), by and between MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. (“ML&P”), a Hawaii corporation and KAPALUA WASTE TREATMENT COMPANY, LTD. (“KWTC”), a Hawaii corporation (ML&P and KWTC shall collectively be referred to herein as the “Assignor”), and HAWAII WATER SERVICE COMPANY, INC. a Hawaii limited liability company, doing business as “Kapalua Waste Treatment Company” (“Assignee”).
Recitals:
(a) Assignor and the County of Maui, a political subdivision of the State of Hawaii (the "County"), are parties to that certain Sewer Agreement dated April 23, 1987 (the "Sewer Agreement"), which sets forth the terms and conditions upon which the County will accept wastewater from Assignor for treatment at the County’s Lahaina Wastewater Treatment Plant (“Lahaina Facility”). A copy of the Sewer Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Assignor and the County also entered into that certain Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility Expansion Agreement dated January 20, 1994 (the “Expansion Agreement”) which, among other things, increased the amount of wastewater that KWTC could dispose at the County’s Lahaina Facility from 300,000 gallons per day (average daily flow) to 680,000 gallons per day (average daily flow). A copy of the Expansion Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference.
(c) Pursuant to that certain Asset Purchase Agreement having an effective date of December 20, 2019, by and between Assignor and Assignee (the "Purchase Agreement"), Assignor has agreed to assign to Assignee the Sewer Agreement and the Expansion Agreement pursuant to the terms and conditions as set forth below.
Assignments:
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt, adequacy and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. Assignment. Effective as of the Effective Date, Assignor hereby assigns, sells, transfers and sets over to Assignee all of Assignor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Sewer Agreement and Expansion Agreement, to have and to hold the same unto Assignee and its successors and assigns.
2. Assumption. Effective as of the Effective Date, Assignee hereby accepts the above assignment of the Sewer Agreement and Expansion Agreement, and hereby assumes and agrees to perform the duties and obligations of Assignor under the Sewer Agreement and Expansion Agreement, but only to the extent first arising on or after the Effective Date. Any, liability or obligation arising out of any breach of the Sewer Agreement or Expansion Agreement by Assignor or any act or omission of Assignor that occurred prior to the Effective Date shall remain the sole responsibility of Assignor. Any claim, liability or obligation arising out of any breach of the Sewer Agreement or Expansion Agreement by Assignee or any act or omission of Assignee, to the extent occurring on or after the Effective Date, shall be the sole responsibility of Assignee.
3. Further Actions. Each of the parties hereto covenants and agrees, at its own expense, to execute and deliver, at the request of the other party hereto, such further instruments of transfer and assignment and to take such other action as such other party may reasonably request to more effectively consummate the assignments and assumptions contemplated by this Assignment.
4. Successors and Assigns. This Assignment shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
5. Counterparts. This Assignment may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. The submission of a signature page transmitted by facsimile or similar electronic transmission facility (e.g., e-mail) shall be considered as an "original" signature page for purposes of this Assignment so long as the original signature page is thereafter transmitted by mail or by other delivery service and the original signature page is substituted for the facsimile signature page in the original and duplicate originals of this Assignment.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Assignment as of the Effective Date.
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ACKNOWLEDGED ON THIS _____ DAY OF
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COUNTY OF MAUI, through its Department
Of Environmental Management
By __________________________________
Name: ____________________________
Title: _____________________________
EXHIBIT I
[RESERVED]
EXHIBIT J
PURCHASER’S PROPOSED LOCATION FOR NEW OFFICE AND STORAGE AREA
EXHIBIT K
RESERVED
EXHIBIT L
[RESERVED]
EXHIBIT M
FORM OF ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF
CUSTOMER AGREEMENTS AND
WILL SERVE LETTERS
Seller to prepare form within 15 days for Purchaser’s review and approval.
EXHIBIT N
LIST OF
CUSTOMER AGREEMENTS AND
WILL SERVE LETTERS
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Agreement for Water Delivery (Kapalua Bay Golf Course) dated September 30, 2010 |
TY Management Corporation |
Non-potable water |
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Water Service Connection Agreement effective January 31, 2012, amended by First Amendment of Water Service Agreement (Engel) dated April 22, 2014 |
William E. Engel and Marla A. Engel |
Potable water |
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KWC Water Transmission Agreement dated September 30, 2010 |
TY Management Corporation |
Backup non-potable water storage and transmission system |
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Agreement for Water Delivery (Kapalua Plantation Golf Course) dated March 27, 2009 |
TY Management Corporation |
Non-potable water |
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Agreement for Water Delivery Between Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. And Kapalua Land Company, Ltd., dated June 21, 2006, amended by Amendment to Agreement for Water Delivery Between Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd., and Kapalua Land Company, Ltd., dated November 7, 2007, (assigned by Maui Pineapple Company, Ltd. To Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. by Assignment of Agreement for Water Delivery dated December 30, 2007), and Second Amendment to Agreement for Water Delivery Between Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. and Kapalua Land Company, Ltd., dated March 27, 2009. |
Kapalua Land Company, Ltd. |
Non-potable water |
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Will Serve Commitment for Kapalua Bay Golf Course, Lahaina, Maui, TMK (2) 4-2-004-24, 43 & 36 dated September 30, 2010 |
TY Management Corporation |
Wastewater disposal services |
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Memorandum of KWC Water Transmission Agreement Kapalua Bay Golf Course and Golf Academy dated September 30, 2010 |
TY Management Corporation |
Non-potable water lines, infrastructure and easements |
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Will Serve Commitment KWC for Kapalua Bay Golf Course and Golf Academy, Lahaina, Maui, TMK (2) 4-2-004-24, 43, 36 & 48 dated September 30, 2010 |
TY Management Corporation |
Potable and Non-potable water |
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Will Serve Commitment KWT for Kapalua Bay Golf Course and Golf Academy, Lahaina, Maui, TMK (2) 4-2-004-24, 43 & 36 dated September 30, 2010 |
TY Management Corporation |
Wastewater |
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Will Serve Commitment KWC for Lot 1C-1-A, Kapalua Central Resort Subdivision, Lahaina, Maui, dated 2019 |
TY Management Corporation |
Potable and Non-potable water |
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Will Serve Commitment KWT for Lot 1C-1-A, Kapalua Central Resort Subdivision, Lahaina, Maui, dated 2019 |
TY Management Corporation |
Wastewater |
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Kapalua Wastewater Allocation for Kapalua Bay Residences, Lahaina, Maui, TMK (2)4-2-004-027 |
KWT |
Wastewater allocation |
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Will Serve Commitment KWC for Kapalua Site 6.0, Lahaina, Maui, TMK (2)4-2-004-048 dated 2019 |
Ensign Peak Investment LLC |
Potable and Non-potable water |
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Will Serve Commitment for Kapalua Plantation Golf Course, Lahaina, Maui, TMK (2) 4-2-005-37, 38, 39, 43, 44, 45, 47 &49 dated March 27, 2009freser |
TY Management Corporation |
Potable and Non-potable water |
EXHIBIT 4.3(a)
PURCHASER’S STANDARD GRANT OF EASEMENT FORM
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(AREA ABOVE RESERVED FOR RECORDING INFORMATION)
After Recordation, Return by ☑ Mail or ☐ Pick-up (Phone #:_____________) to:
Hawaii Water Service Company, Inc. P. O. Box 384809 Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738 DOCUMENT CONTAINS __ PAGES |
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GRANT OF EASEMENT
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THIS GRANT OF EASEMENT is made on ___________________, by and between ______________________ whose mailing address is _____________________________________ (“Grantor”) and HAWAI‘I WATER COMPANY, INC., whose principal place of business is 68-1845 Waikoloa Road, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i 96738 and mailing address is P.O. Box 384809, Waikoloa, Hawai‘i 96738 (“Grantee”).
W I T N E S S E T H:
THAT Grantor, in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) to it paid by Grantee, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, and the covenants and agreements herein contained and on the part of Grantee, its successors and assigns, to be observed and performed, does hereby grant unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, a right in the nature of a perpetual, non-exclusive easement for the construction, installation, reinstallation, operation, use, maintenance, replacement, improvement, repair and removal of water pipelines, meters, valves, hydrants, pumps and other appurtenances and related equipment necessary or convenient to Grantee’s business as a public water utility (said water pipelines, meters, valves, hydrants, pumps and other appurtenances and related equipment hereinafter referred to as the “Facilities”) over, under, upon, across, and through that certain Easement ____, more particularly described on Exhibit A attached hereto and shown on Exhibit A (the “Easement Area”). The Easement Area is located on those certain premises situate at _____________, District of _________, Island and County of ________, State of Hawai‘i, described in Exhibit B attached hereto (the “Property”);
TOGETHER, ALSO, with the right of ingress and egress to and from the Easement Area over the land of Grantor for all purposes in connection with the exercise of the rights hereby granted;
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the same unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever.
AND in consideration of the rights hereby granted and the covenants and agreements herein contained, Grantee hereby agrees to keep all Facilities of Grantee in the Easement Area in good condition and repair, subject to ordinary wear and tear. In the event Grantee damages the surface of the Easement Area or improvements thereon, permitted by this Grant of Easement and installed by or for Grantor, Grantee shall, at Grantee’s cost, repair the damage caused by Grantee and restore the surface of the Easement Area as nearly as is reasonably possible to the condition in which such surface area and improvements existed immediately prior to such damage by Grantee. In no event shall Grantee be obligated to repair damage caused by activities or causes other than the activities of Grantee.
IT IS HEREBY MUTUALLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED by and between the parties hereto:
(A) That any Facilities constructed, installed, reinstalled, maintained, repaired or removed by Grantee within the Easement Area shall be and remain the property of Grantee.
(B) That Grantee shall have no obligation to relocate any of the Facilities constructed, maintained or installed within the Easement Area. In the event that development plans of Grantor or Grantor’s heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns require the relocation of any portion of the Facilities, Grantor may relocate the Facilities provided that (a) Grantor obtains Grantee’s prior written approval of Grantor’s plans and specifications for such relocation which consent may be withheld in Grantee’s sole discretion; (b) Grantee shall have the right to inspect and approve the relocated Facilities; (c) Grantor shall bear all costs and expenses of such relocation, including, without limitation, all attorneys’ fees and other costs associated with amending this Grant of Easement and/or any necessary governmental approvals; and (d) Grantor shall perform all such relocation work without causing any material interruption of or interference with Grantee’s services and operations. Alternatively, upon prior written agreement of Grantee and Grantor, Grantee may be permitted to relocate the Facilities to the location specified by Grantor, and Grantor shall reimburse Grantee for all costs and expenses of such relocation. In the event of any such relocation, Grantor and Grantee shall execute such documents as are reasonably necessary to dedicate the relocated Facilities to Grantee and to amend this Grant of Easement to cover the relocated Facilities.
(C) That Grantor shall not engage in activities that damage or are reasonably likely to damage, Grantee’s Facilities. Without limiting the foregoing, Grantor shall not perform or permit any digging, tunneling or other forms of construction activity within or on the Easement Area which may disturb the compaction of the soil or unearth Grantee’s Facilities located within the Easement Area or endanger the lateral support to such Facilities.
(D) That Grantor shall not at any time during the continuance of this Grant of Easement erect any building foundation of any kind below the surface of the land within the Easement Area or at any time erect any building or structure of any kind, other than roads, walks, curbs, driveways, fences (but not walls with footings or foundations) or appurtenances thereof, on the surface of the Easement Area. The owner of a fence in the Easement Area shall be solely responsible for the removal and replacement of such fence if removal is required in order for Grantee to exercise any of its rights under this Grant of Easement. If the owner of a fence fails to remove the fence at the request of Grantee, Grantee shall have the right to remove the fence and recover the cost of such removal from the owner. Only lawn grass shall be planted within the Easement Area and no tree shall be planted within twenty (20) feet of the Facilities. Grantee shall have the right to require Grantor and its successor and assigns to remove any tree that is planted on property owned by Grantor and within twenty (20) feet of the Facilities, and Grantor shall pay for repairs to the Facilities if such tree damages the Facilities.
(E) That if at any time the Easement Area, or any part thereof, shall be condemned or taken by any authority exercising the power of eminent domain, Grantee shall have the right to claim and recover from the condemning authority, but not from Grantor, such compensation as is payable for the easement and right of way for the Facilities of Grantee used in connection with the water system, which shall be payable to Grantee. All other compensation and damages payable for or on account of the Easement Area so taken or condemned shall be paid to and be the property of Grantor.
(F) Grantee shall have the right to assign its rights herein to any corporation or other entity which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Grantee, or to any corporation or other entity resulting from a merger, sale, reorganization or consolidation with Grantee, or to any person or entity which acquires a controlling interest in Grantee’s stock, either by private sale or as the result of a public stock offering, or substantially all of the assets of Grantee as a going concern without obtaining Grantor’s written consent.
(G) That Grantor covenants with Grantee that Grantor is the fee simple owner of the Property and that Grantor has good right and title to grant the Easement Area, and that Grantor will and its successors and assigns shall warrant and defend the same unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever, against the lawful claims and demands of all persons.
(H) The term “Grantor,” or any pronouns used in place thereof, shall mean and include Grantor and its successors and assigns, and the term “Grantee,” or any pronouns used in place thereof, shall mean and include Grantee and its successors and assigns. When referring to the parties hereto, reference herein to the singular shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and reference to any gender shall include either or both of the other genders.
(I) The parties agree that this instrument may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and the counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument, binding all parties notwithstanding that all of the parties are not signatory to the same counterparts. For all purposes, including, without limitation, recordation, filing and delivery of this instrument, duplicate, unexecuted and unacknowledged pages of the counterparts may be discarded and the remaining pages assembled as one document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this instrument the day and year first above written.
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[INSERT HAWAII ENTITY NAME], a Hawai‘i corporation
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On this _____ day of ________________, 20_____, before me personally appeared ___________________________, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that ______________________executed the same as ____________________’s free act and deed, and if applicable, in the capacity shown, having been duly authorized to execute such instrument in such capacity.
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On this _____ day of ________________, 20_____, before me personally appeared ___________________________, to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that ______________________executed the same as ____________________’s free act and deed, and if applicable, in the capacity shown, having been duly authorized to execute such instrument in such capacity.
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EXHIBIT A
DESCRIPTION OF THE EASEMENT AREA AND MAP OF THE EASEMENT AREA
EXHIBIT B
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
EXHIBIT 7.1
SELLER’S CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
To be delivered within five days.